Scott County · Kansas
Tree removal in Scott City, KS
Scott City: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Scott City
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Scott County
- 2
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Scott City, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Scott County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 40 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Scott County
| 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 | 154 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 71 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Scott City
| Households | 1,690 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1958 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Lane-Scott Electric Coop, Inc |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc | |
| Wheatland Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Scott City
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1958, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Arborist assessment
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
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.