Champaign County · Illinois
Tree removal in Philo, IL
Philo: 5 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 Philo
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Champaign County
- 138
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Philo, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 18, 2025 · Jun 29, 2023 · Jul 11, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Champaign County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 204 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 138 |
| Tornado reports | 15 |
Full record for Champaign County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Champaign County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 122 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 47 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Philo
| Households | 480 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | |
| Eastern Illinois Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Champaign County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Philo
- Clearing a lota small place, about 480 households
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Philo
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Cables and braces
- Calling the line
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 Philo
Close by
- Tolono 9 with trees
- Savoy 4 with trees
- Urbana 13 with trees
- Champaign 27 with trees
- St. Joseph 4 with trees
- Homer 3 with trees
- Mahomet 17 with trees
- Lake of the Woods
- Rantoul 7 with trees
- Fisher 2 with trees