Shawnee County · Kansas
Tree removal in Silver Lake, KS
Silver Lake: 7 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 Silver Lake
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 85 mph
- with trees across Shawnee County
- 95
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Silver Lake, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 26, 2024 · May 30, 2023 · Apr 20, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 85 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Shawnee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 206 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 95 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Full record for Shawnee County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Shawnee County
| Ice storms | Very high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 114 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 41 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Silver Lake
| Households | 720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
|---|---|
| FreeState Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Silver Lake
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Shawnee County
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
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.