Whiteside County · Illinois
Tree removal in Sterling, IL
Sterling: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Sterling
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Whiteside County
- 32
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Sterling, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 21, 2024 · Jul 5, 2022 · May 26, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Whiteside County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 56 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 32 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Full record for Whiteside County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Whiteside 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 | 138 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 62 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Sterling
| Households | 6,660 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| City of Albany | |
| City of Rock Falls |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Whiteside County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Sterling
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1957, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Sterling
- Pruning instead of removal
- Tree on power lines
- Calling the line
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 Sterling
Close by
- Rock Falls 2 with trees
- Morrison 4 with trees
- Prophetstown 2 with trees
- Erie 3 with trees
- Fulton 4 with trees