Madison County · Illinois
Tree removal in Godfrey, IL
Godfrey: 5 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 Godfrey
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Madison County
- 75
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Godfrey, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 16, 2025 · May 27, 2021 · Jun 28, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Madison County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 87 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 75 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Madison County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Madison County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 85 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 31 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Godfrey
| Households | 7,600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Highland | |
| Clinton County Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Madison County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Godfrey
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Godfrey
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Choosing a crew
- Removal day
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 Godfrey
Close by
- Alton 5 with trees
- East Alton 4 with trees
- Rosewood Heights
- Wood River 1 with trees
- Bethalto 1 with trees
- Hartford
- Roxana
- South Roxana 1 with trees
- Holiday Shores
- Granite City 9 with trees
- Edwardsville 1 with trees
- Pontoon Beach