Macoupin County · Illinois
Tree removal in Bunker Hill, IL
Bunker Hill: 4 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 Bunker Hill
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 75 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 Bunker Hill, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 16, 2025 · Dec 10, 2021 · Jul 14, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 75 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 | 85 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 31 |
| Distance to the station | 16 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bunker Hill
| Households | 520 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1962 |
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 Bunker Hill
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 520 households
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Bunker Hill
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
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 Bunker Hill
Close by
- Benld
- Staunton 5 with trees
- Gillespie 2 with trees
- Brighton 4 with trees
- Mount Olive 1 with trees
- Carlinville 3 with trees
- Girard
- Virden 1 with trees