Riley County · Kansas
Tree removal in Fort Riley, KS
Fort Riley, in Riley County: 23 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Riley County
- 23
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Riley County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 79 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 23 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Riley County
| 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 | 122 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 48 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fort Riley
| Households | 1,790 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 1 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | fewer than 1 in 20 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2007 |
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 | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
|---|---|
| Bluestem Electric Coop Inc | |
| Flint Hills Rural E C A, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fort Riley
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Riley County
- Pruning instead of removal
- What changes the price?
- Cables and braces
- Who pays?
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.