Lake County · Illinois

Tree removal in Waukegan, IL

Waukegan: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.

storm reports with trees near Waukegan: 3
strongest gust in them: 81 mph
with trees across Lake County: 99

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Storm record

Near Waukegan, 2016–2025

Reports that mention trees	3
Most recent	Jul 14, 2024 · Aug 3, 2022 · Feb 20, 2018
Strongest gust	81 mph, estimated

Source: NOAA Storm Events

Lake County, 2016–2025

Thunderstorm wind reports	132
Of those, mentioning trees	99
Tornado reports	5

Full record for Lake County

Source: NOAA Storm Events

FEMA risk ratings, Lake County

Hurricanes	Very low
Ice storms	Relatively moderate
Strong wind	Very high
Tornadoes	Very high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Freezing nights, nearest station

Nights at or below 32°F	133
At or below 20°F	58
Distance to the station	2 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in Waukegan

Households	31,410
Detached houses	5 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	5 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1967

Source: Census ACS 2019–2023

If a tree is on a line

Utilities serving the county	Commonwealth Edison Co

Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.

Source: EIA-861, 2024

Questions for Waukegan

Who pays?tornado risk rated high
Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Waukegan
After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
Choosing a crew
Arborist assessment

All answers

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.

Illinois overview

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