Franklin County · Kansas
Tree removal in Ottawa, KS
Ottawa: 13 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 Ottawa
- 13
- 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 Ottawa, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 13 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 30, 2023 · Jun 8, 2022 · Jun 25, 2021 |
| 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 | 111 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 39 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ottawa
| Households | 5,130 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
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 Ottawa
- Is it an emergency?13 tree reports near Ottawa
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Franklin County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Arborist assessment
- Should it come down?
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.
Map of Ottawa
Close by
- Pomona 1 with trees
- Wellsville 1 with trees