Piatt County · Illinois
Tree removal in Bement, IL
Bement: 8 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 Bement
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Piatt County
- 29
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bement, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 15, 2024 · May 24, 2024 · Jun 29, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Piatt County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 39 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 29 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Piatt County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 128 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 49 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bement
| Households | 660 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Piatt County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bement
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Bement
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1957, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 660 households
- Permits and rules
- Tree on power lines
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 Bement
Close by
- Monticello 6 with trees
- Cerro Gordo 4 with trees