Ottawa County · Kansas
Tree removal in Minneapolis, KS
Minneapolis: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 96 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Minneapolis
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 96 mph
- with trees across Ottawa County
- 22
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Minneapolis, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 31, 2024 · Jul 16, 2024 · Jul 28, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 96 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Ottawa County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 59 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 22 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Ottawa County
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 120 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 44 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Minneapolis
| Households | 910 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1965 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
|---|---|
| Bluestem Electric Coop Inc | |
| City of Minneapolis |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Ottawa County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Minneapolis
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Minneapolis
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Ottawa County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1965, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Removal day
- What changes the price?
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.