Douglas County · Kansas
Tree removal in Lawrence, KS
Lawrence: 26 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Lawrence
- 26
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Douglas County
- 51
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lawrence, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 26 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 31, 2024 · Jul 16, 2024 · Jun 28, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Douglas County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 133 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 51 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Douglas County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Douglas County
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 104 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 39 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lawrence
| Households | 40,960 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1988 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Evergy Metro | |
| City of Baldwin City- (KS) |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Douglas County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lawrence
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?26 tree reports near Lawrence
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Douglas County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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.