Bent County · Colorado
Tree removal in Las Animas, CO
Las Animas: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Las Animas
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Bent County
- 4
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Las Animas, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 23, 2023 · Jul 28, 2017 · Jun 25, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Bent County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 12 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bent County
| Ice storms | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 151 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 72 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Las Animas
| Households | 1,100 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1961 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Public Service Co of Colorado |
|---|---|
| City of Lamar | |
| City of Las Animas |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Bent County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Las Animas
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Las Animas
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1961, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,100 households
- Calling the line
- 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.