Brown County · Kansas
Tree removal in Horton, KS
Horton: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Horton
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Brown County
- 9
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Horton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Brown County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 33 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 9 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Brown County
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 127 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 54 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Horton
| Households | 660 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1949 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
|---|---|
| Brown-Atchison E C A Inc | |
| City of Horton |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Brown County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Horton
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 660 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1949, among older trees
- Permits and rules
- Cables and braces
- 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.