Massac County · Illinois
Tree removal in Metropolis, IL
Metropolis: 9 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Metropolis
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Massac County
- 27
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Metropolis, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 18, 2023 · Jul 2, 2023 · Feb 8, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Massac County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 31 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 27 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Massac County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 83 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 23 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Metropolis
| Households | 2,510 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Metropolis | |
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Massac County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Metropolis
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Metropolis
- Choosing a crew
- Removal day
- 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.