Adams County · Colorado

Tree removal in Derby, CO

Derby, in Adams County: 11 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 Adams County: 11

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Storm record

Adams County, 2016–2025

Thunderstorm wind reports	50
Of those, mentioning trees	11
Tornado reports	21

Full record for Adams County

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	156
At or below 20°F	62
Distance to the station	6 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in Derby

Households	2,520
Detached houses	8 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	7 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1958

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 Derby

After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
Who pays?tornado risk rated high
Warning signshalf the homes built by 1958, among older trees
The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
Should it come down?
Pruning instead of removal

All answers

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.

Colorado overview

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