Cherokee County · Kansas
Tree removal in Baxter Springs, KS
Baxter Springs: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 85 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Baxter Springs
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 85 mph
- with trees across Cherokee County
- 46
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Baxter Springs, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 20, 2025 · Mar 30, 2025 · Apr 1, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 85 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cherokee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 78 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 46 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Cherokee County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cherokee County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 95 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 27 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Baxter Springs
| Households | 1,430 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1943 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Empire District Electric Co |
|---|---|
| Evergy Kansas South, Inc | |
| Heartland Rural Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Cherokee County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Baxter Springs
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,430 households
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Baxter Springs
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Cherokee County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1943, among older trees
- Removal day
- Who pays?
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.