Kane County · Illinois
Tree removal in Gilberts, IL
Gilberts: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Gilberts
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Kane County
- 196
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Gilberts, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Kane County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 262 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 196 |
| Tornado reports | 23 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Kane 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 | 139 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 63 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Gilberts
| Households | 2,830 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2004 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| City of Batavia | |
| City of Geneva- (IL) |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Kane County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Gilberts
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Calling the line
- Choosing a crew
- Warning signs
- 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 Gilberts
Close by
- West Dundee 4 with trees
- Sleepy Hollow 6 with trees
- Pingree Grove 5 with trees
- Carpentersville 4 with trees
- Algonquin 14 with trees
- Huntley 3 with trees
- Elgin 21 with trees
- East Dundee 2 with trees
- Hampshire 5 with trees
- South Elgin 4 with trees
- Barrington Hills 10 with trees
- Campton Hills 4 with trees