Fayette County · Illinois
Tree removal in Vandalia, IL
Vandalia: 4 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 Vandalia
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Fayette County
- 19
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Vandalia, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 17, 2022 · Jun 18, 2017 · Jul 13, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Fayette County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 23 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 19 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Fayette County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Fayette County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 108 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 36 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Vandalia
| Households | 2,070 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1954 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Clay Electric Coop Inc | |
| Clinton County Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Fayette County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Vandalia
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Vandalia
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1954, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Removal day
- Tree on power lines
- What changes the price?
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.