Franklin County · Illinois
Tree removal in West Frankfort, IL
West Frankfort: 7 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 96 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near West Frankfort
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 96 mph
- with trees across Franklin County
- 36
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near West Frankfort, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Oct 19, 2025 · May 26, 2024 · Jul 2, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 96 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Franklin County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 43 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 36 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Franklin County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Franklin County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 93 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 26 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in West Frankfort
| Households | 3,060 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1960 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | |
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Franklin County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for West Frankfort
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1960, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near West Frankfort
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Cables and braces
- 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.
Map of West Frankfort
Close by
- Zeigler
- Benton 3 with trees
- Christopher 5 with trees
- Royalton 2 with trees
- Sesser 7 with trees