Logan County · Colorado
Tree removal in Sterling, CO
Sterling: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Sterling
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Logan County
- 6
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Sterling, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Logan County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 89 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 6 |
| Tornado reports | 22 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Logan County
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 164 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 74 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Sterling
| Households | 4,980 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1960 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Public Service Co of Colorado |
|---|---|
| High West Energy, Inc | |
| Highline Electric Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Logan County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Sterling
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1960, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Arborist assessment
- Removal day
- 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.