Marion County · Illinois
Tree removal in Salem, IL
Salem: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Salem
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Marion County
- 36
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Salem, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 19, 2025 · Apr 2, 2025 · May 26, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Marion County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 48 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 36 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Marion 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 | 102 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 34 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Salem
| Households | 3,080 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
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 Marion County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Salem
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Salem
- Pruning instead of removal
- Should it come down?
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.