Larimer County · Colorado
Tree removal in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, in Larimer County: 3 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 Larimer County
- 3
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Larimer County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 19 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 3 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Larimer County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Larimer County
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 150 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 60 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fort Collins
| Households | 70,780 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1992 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Public Service Co of Colorado |
|---|---|
| City of Fort Collins | |
| City of Loveland |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Larimer County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fort Collins
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Permits and rules
- Removal day
- What changes the price?
- Should it come down?
Rules in Colorado
Colorado: 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: Colorado Division of Insurance.
Map of Fort Collins
Close by
- Timnath 1 with trees
- Laporte
- Loveland
- Windsor 1 with trees
- Wellington
- Johnstown 2 with trees
- Berthoud 1 with trees
- Estes Park