Cook County · Illinois
Tree removal in Prospect Heights, IL
Prospect Heights: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Prospect Heights
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Cook County
- 469
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Storm record
Near Prospect Heights, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 27, 2024 · Jun 13, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cook County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 620 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 469 |
| Tornado reports | 33 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cook County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 122 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 50 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Prospect Heights
| Households | 6,250 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| Village of Winnetka |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Prospect Heights
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Cook County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Choosing a crew
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Prospect Heights
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- Arlington Heights 7 with trees
- Mount Prospect 11 with trees
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- Northbrook 1 with trees
- Rolling Meadows 3 with trees
- Glenview 2 with trees
- Deerfield 2 with trees
- Palatine 4 with trees
- Elk Grove Village 6 with trees
- Park Ridge 2 with trees