El Paso County · Colorado
Tree removal in Black Forest, CO
Black Forest, in El Paso County: 5 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 El Paso County
- 5
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
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 | 212 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 117 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Black Forest
| Households | 5,250 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | 10 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1996 |
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 Black Forest
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Cables and braces
- What changes the price?
- Permits and rules
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.