Riley County · Kansas
Tree removal in Manhattan, KS
Manhattan: 15 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 90 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Manhattan
- 15
- strongest gust in them
- 90 mph
- with trees across Riley County
- 23
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Manhattan, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 15 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 26, 2024 · May 6, 2024 · Jul 4, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 90 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Riley County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 79 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 23 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Riley County
| 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 | 125 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 51 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Manhattan
| Households | 21,680 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
|---|---|
| Bluestem Electric Coop Inc | |
| Flint Hills Rural E C A, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Manhattan
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Riley County
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?15 tree reports near Manhattan
- Calling the line
- Who pays?
- 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.