Barton County · Kansas
Tree removal in Great Bend, KS
Great Bend: 9 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 Great Bend
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Barton County
- 22
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Great Bend, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 21, 2025 · Jul 16, 2023 · Sep 1, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Barton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 105 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 22 |
| Tornado reports | 13 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Barton County
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 120 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 43 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Great Bend
| Households | 5,960 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1959 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ark Valley Elec Coop Assn, Inc |
|---|---|
| City of Ellinwood | |
| City of Hoisington |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Barton County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Great Bend
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Great Bend
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Barton County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1959, among older trees
- 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.