Douglas County · Colorado
Tree removal in Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 61 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Highlands Ranch
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 61 mph
- with trees across Douglas County
- 2
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Highlands Ranch, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 61 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Douglas County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 23 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Douglas County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Douglas 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 | 155 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 60 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Highlands Ranch
| Households | 38,080 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1997 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Public Service Co of Colorado |
|---|---|
| CORE Electric Cooperative | |
| Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Highlands Ranch
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Calling the line
- Removal day
- What changes the price?
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.