Rock Island County · Illinois
Tree removal in Port Byron, IL
Port Byron: 4 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 Port Byron
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Rock Island County
- 71
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Port Byron, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 14, 2024 · Jun 21, 2022 · Jun 4, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Rock Island County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 95 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 71 |
| Tornado reports | 17 |
Full record for Rock Island County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rock Island County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 126 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 57 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Port Byron
| Households | 780 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | MidAmerican Energy Co |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Port Byron
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Port Byron
Close by
- Rapids City 1 with trees
- Hampton
- East Moline 3 with trees
- Carbon Cliff 4 with trees
- Silvis 3 with trees
- Moline 12 with trees
- Coal Valley
- Rock Island
- Milan 4 with trees
- Andalusia 7 with trees