Wayne County · Illinois
Tree removal in Fairfield, IL
Fairfield: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Fairfield
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Wayne County
- 16
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Fairfield, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 18, 2024 · Mar 14, 2024 · Aug 6, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Wayne County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 27 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 16 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Wayne County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 99 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 31 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fairfield
| Households | 2,320 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Fairfield- (IL) | |
| Clay Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Wayne County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fairfield
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1957, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Fairfield
- Pruning instead of removal
- Should it come down?
- Choosing a crew
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.