Franklin County · Kansas
Tree removal in Wellsville, KS
Wellsville: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Wellsville
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Franklin County
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Wellsville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Franklin County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 68 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Franklin County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Franklin 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 44 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wellsville
| Households | 820 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
|---|---|
| Evergy Metro | |
| City of Ottawa |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Franklin County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Wellsville
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 820 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Franklin County
- Removal day
- Calling the line
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.