Fremont County · Colorado
Tree removal in Penrose, CO
Penrose, in Fremont County: 3 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 Fremont County
- 3
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Fremont County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 7 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 3 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Fremont County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Fremont County
| Ice storms | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 144 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 57 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Penrose
| Households | 1,410 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
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 5 utilities in Fremont County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Penrose
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,410 households
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
- Arborist assessment
- Calling the line
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.