Cherokee County · Kansas
Tree removal in Columbus, KS
Columbus: 9 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 Columbus
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Cherokee County
- 46
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Columbus, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 19, 2025 · Jun 18, 2023 · Jun 11, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cherokee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 78 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 46 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Cherokee County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cherokee County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 95 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 27 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Columbus
| Households | 1,360 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Empire District Electric Co |
|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | |
| Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Cherokee County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Columbus
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Cherokee County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,360 households
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
Rules in Kansas
Kansas: 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: Kansas Insurance Department.
Map of Columbus
Close by
- Baxter Springs 4 with trees
- Galena 8 with trees
- Oswego