St. Clair County · Illinois
Tree removal in Swansea, IL
Swansea: 3 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 Swansea
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across St. Clair County
- 70
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Swansea, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Oct 24, 2021 · Jul 15, 2020 · Jul 23, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
St. Clair County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 98 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 70 |
| Tornado reports | 14 |
Full record for St. Clair County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. Clair County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 93 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 27 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Swansea
| Households | 5,590 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1993 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Highland | |
| City of Mascoutah |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 9 utilities in St. Clair County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Swansea
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in St. Clair County
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Swansea
- Cables and braces
- Permits and rules
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 Swansea
Close by
- Belleville 7 with trees
- Fairview Heights 1 with trees
- Shiloh 2 with trees
- O'Fallon
- Caseyville 7 with trees
- Scott AFB
- Washington Park
- Millstadt 1 with trees
- Collinsville 3 with trees
- Freeburg 2 with trees
- East St. Louis 1 with trees
- Fairmont City 1 with trees