McHenry County · Illinois
Tree removal in Lake in the Hills, IL
Lake in the Hills: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Lake in the Hills
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across McHenry County
- 119
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lake in the Hills, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 26, 2025 · Jul 14, 2024 · Aug 28, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
McHenry County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 159 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 119 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Full record for McHenry County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, McHenry County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 136 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 59 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake in the Hills
| Households | 9,900 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1995 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| Rock Energy Cooperative |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lake in the Hills
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Lake in the Hills
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Removal day
- What changes the price?
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 Lake in the Hills
Close by
- Algonquin 14 with trees
- Crystal Lake 14 with trees
- Cary 4 with trees
- Lakewood
- Fox River Grove 3 with trees
- Oakwood Hills 1 with trees
- Huntley 3 with trees
- Barrington Hills 10 with trees
- Prairie Grove 1 with trees
- Port Barrington 2 with trees
- Island Lake 3 with trees
- Bull Valley 1 with trees