Jackson County · Illinois
Tree removal in Murphysboro, IL
Murphysboro: 13 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 Murphysboro
- 13
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Jackson County
- 52
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Murphysboro, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 13 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 16, 2024 · Jul 29, 2023 · Jul 1, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jackson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 69 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 52 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Jackson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jackson County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 95 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 26 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Murphysboro
| Households | 3,390 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1963 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | |
| Southern Illinois Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Murphysboro
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1963, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?13 tree reports near Murphysboro
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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 Murphysboro
Close by
- De Soto 3 with trees
- Carbondale 6 with trees