Lake County · Illinois
Tree removal in Winthrop Harbor, IL
Winthrop Harbor, in Lake County: 99 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Lake County
- 99
(844) 505-0950 Free call · answered 24/7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Lake County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 132 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 99 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lake County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 132 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 58 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Winthrop Harbor
| Households | 2,810 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Winthrop Harbor
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- 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 Winthrop Harbor
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