Adams County · Colorado
Tree removal in Westminster, CO
Westminster: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 49 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Westminster
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 49 mph
- with trees across Adams County
- 11
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Westminster, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 49 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Adams County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 50 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 11 |
| Tornado reports | 21 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Adams County
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 149 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 57 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Westminster
| Households | 48,000 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Public Service Co of Colorado |
|---|---|
| CORE Electric Cooperative | |
| Morgan County Rural Elec Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Adams County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Westminster
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Choosing a crew
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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.