Cook County · Illinois
Tree removal in Oak Forest, IL
Oak Forest: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Oak Forest
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Cook County
- 469
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The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Oak Forest, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 17, 2025 · May 15, 2025 · Jul 15, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cook County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 620 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 469 |
| Tornado reports | 33 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cook County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 126 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 53 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Oak Forest
| Households | 10,360 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| Village of Winnetka |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Oak Forest
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Oak Forest
- Choosing a crew
- 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 Oak Forest
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