Bourbon County · Kansas
Tree removal in Fort Scott, KS
Fort Scott: 8 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Fort Scott
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Bourbon County
- 17
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Fort Scott, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 11, 2025 · Jul 14, 2023 · Aug 3, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Bourbon County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 43 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 17 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Bourbon County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bourbon County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 101 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 32 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fort Scott
| Households | 3,340 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1951 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Kansas South, Inc |
|---|---|
| Evergy Metro | |
| City of Bronson |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Bourbon County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fort Scott
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Fort Scott
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1951, among older trees
- Calling the line
- Choosing a crew
- Removal day
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.