LaSalle County · Illinois
Tree removal in Ottawa, IL
Ottawa: 9 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 85 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Ottawa
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 85 mph
- with trees across LaSalle County
- 68
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Ottawa, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 27, 2024 · Jul 15, 2024 · Aug 29, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 85 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
LaSalle County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 118 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 68 |
| Tornado reports | 20 |
Full record for LaSalle County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, LaSalle 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 | 139 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 59 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ottawa
| Households | 7,560 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1958 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co | |
| City of Oglesby |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in LaSalle County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ottawa
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1958, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Ottawa
- Tree on power lines
- 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 Ottawa
Close by
- Marseilles 1 with trees
- North Utica
- Seneca 1 with trees
- Oglesby 2 with trees
- Sheridan
- LaSalle
- Streator 10 with trees
- Peru 4 with trees
- Earlville 5 with trees
- Leland 3 with trees
- Mendota 12 with trees
- Lake Holiday 2 with trees