Franklin County · Illinois
Tree removal in Zeigler, IL
Zeigler, in Franklin County: 36 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Franklin County
- 36
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Franklin County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 43 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 36 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Franklin County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Franklin County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 93 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 26 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Zeigler
| Households | 620 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1939 or earlier |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | |
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Franklin County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Zeigler
- Clearing a lota small place, about 620 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1939, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- What changes the price?
- 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 Zeigler
Close by
- Royalton 2 with trees
- Christopher 5 with trees
- West Frankfort 7 with trees
- Benton 3 with trees
- Sesser 7 with trees