Rice County · Kansas
Tree removal in Sterling, KS
Sterling, in Rice County: 10 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Rice County
- 10
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The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Rice County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 59 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 10 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rice County
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 121 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 43 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Sterling
| Households | 810 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1955 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
|---|---|
| Ark Valley Elec Coop Assn, Inc | |
| City of Sterling |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Rice County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Sterling
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 810 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1955, among older trees
- Choosing a crew
- Removal day
- Arborist assessment
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.