Thomas County · Kansas
Tree removal in Colby, KS
Colby: 9 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 100 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Colby
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 100 mph
- with trees across Thomas County
- 19
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Storm record
Near Colby, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 1, 2024 · Jun 19, 2021 · May 24, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 100 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Thomas County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 150 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 19 |
| Tornado reports | 13 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Thomas County
| Ice storms | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 164 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 77 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Colby
| Households | 2,090 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Colby |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Inc | |
| Prairie Land Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Colby
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Colby
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Choosing a crew
- Cables and braces
- Permits and rules
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.