Clay County · Kansas
Tree removal in Wakefield, KS
Wakefield: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Wakefield
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Clay County
- 13
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Wakefield, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Clay County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 36 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 13 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Clay County
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 122 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 48 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wakefield
| Households | 490 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Bluestem Electric Coop Inc | |
| City of Clay Center |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Clay County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Wakefield
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 490 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Permits and rules
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
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.