Coles County · Illinois
Tree removal in Charleston, IL
Charleston: 12 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 Charleston
- 12
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Coles County
- 44
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Charleston, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 12 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 12, 2025 · Aug 25, 2023 · Jun 29, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Coles County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 65 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 44 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Coles County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 105 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 38 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Charleston
| Households | 7,350 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop | |
| Enerstar Power Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Charleston
- Is it an emergency?12 tree reports near Charleston
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Who pays?
- Arborist assessment
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
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.