Livingston County · Illinois
Tree removal in Pontiac, IL
Pontiac: 11 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Pontiac
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Livingston County
- 43
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Pontiac, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Dec 28, 2025 · Jun 13, 2024 · Sep 18, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Livingston County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 71 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 43 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Livingston County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Livingston County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 122 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 52 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Pontiac
| Households | 4,680 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1965 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Livingston County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Pontiac
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1965, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Pontiac
- Who pays?
- What changes the price?
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
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 Pontiac
Close by
- Fairbury 5 with trees
- Forrest 4 with trees
- Dwight 4 with trees
- Streator 10 with trees
- Chatsworth 8 with trees