Yuma County · Colorado
Tree removal in Yuma, CO
Yuma: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 110 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Yuma
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 110 mph
- with trees across Yuma County
- 22
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Yuma, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 24, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 110 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Yuma County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 167 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 22 |
| Tornado reports | 30 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Yuma County
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 155 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 65 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Yuma
| Households | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1965 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Public Service Co of Colorado |
|---|---|
| City of Wray | |
| City of Yuma |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Yuma County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Yuma
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1965, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,260 households
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
- 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.