Montgomery County · Kansas
Tree removal in Independence, KS
Independence: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Independence
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Montgomery County
- 31
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Independence, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 19, 2025 · Aug 16, 2024 · Jul 14, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Montgomery County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 103 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 31 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Montgomery County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Montgomery 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 | 98 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 29 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Independence
| Households | 3,770 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1952 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Kansas South, Inc |
|---|---|
| Caney Valley El Coop Assn, Inc | |
| City of Coffeyville |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Montgomery County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Independence
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1952, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Independence
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Montgomery County
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
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.
Map of Independence
Close by
- Cherryvale 8 with trees
- Coffeyville 8 with trees
- Caney 1 with trees