Macoupin County · Illinois
Tree removal in Gillespie, IL
Gillespie: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 64 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Gillespie
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across Macoupin County
- 32
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Gillespie, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 5, 2022 · May 7, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Macoupin County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 40 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 32 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Full record for Macoupin County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Macoupin County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 110 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 39 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Gillespie
| Households | 1,280 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1953 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | |
| M J M Electric Cooperative Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Macoupin County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Gillespie
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,280 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1953, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Choosing a crew
- Tree on power lines
Rules in Illinois
Illinois: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Illinois Department of Insurance.
Map of Gillespie
Close by
- Benld
- Mount Olive 1 with trees
- Staunton 5 with trees
- Bunker Hill 4 with trees
- Carlinville 3 with trees
- Brighton 4 with trees
- Girard
- Virden 1 with trees