El Paso County · Colorado
Tree removal in Fountain, CO
Fountain: 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 Fountain
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across El Paso County
- 5
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Fountain, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
El Paso County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 57 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for El Paso County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, El Paso 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 | 160 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 68 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fountain
| Households | 10,370 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1998 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC |
|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | |
| CORE Electric Cooperative |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in El Paso County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fountain
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Cables and braces
- Permits and rules
- Tree on power lines
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.