Russell County · Kansas
Tree removal in Russell, KS
Russell: 9 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Russell
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Russell County
- 19
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Russell, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 7, 2024 · May 26, 2021 · May 2, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Russell County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 123 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 19 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Russell County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Russell County
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 130 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 51 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Russell
| Households | 1,960 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1955 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Lucas- (KS) |
|---|---|
| City of Luray | |
| City of Russell |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Russell County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Russell
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1955, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Russell
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Russell County
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
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.