UPDATE: A powerful wind storm with gusts exceeding 50 mph wreaked havoc in Loveland on December 17, 2025, knocking down multiple trees and power lines, causing significant damage across the city. The storm struck between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., leading to a chaotic scene as crews rushed to address the aftermath.
Reports confirm that a large blue spruce, aged between 70 to 80 years, toppled in Civic Center Park, crashing into Foote Lagoon, while additional trees were reported down near 50th Street and Taft Avenue and along Wilson Avenue. At Ninth Street and Lincoln Avenue, damage included at least two cars. Loveland Urban Forester Jeff Caputo was on the scene, assessing the widespread destruction.
Emergency response teams, including Loveland Utilities, are actively working to repair the extensive damage to overhead power lines caused by the storm. The intense winds prompted a Red Flag warning for much of Colorado’s Front Range, underscoring the elevated fire risk associated with such conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
At the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, sustained winds reached 30 to 40 mph, with gusts peaking at 54 mph at 5:05 p.m.. Residents are urged to remain cautious as the NWS has issued High Wind and Fire Weather watches effective Friday at 11 a.m., despite the Red Flag warning set to expire at midnight Wednesday.
As cleanup efforts continue, the community is coming together to support those affected. Local contractors have been dispatched to remove downed trees, ensuring public safety and restoring normalcy. This urgent situation serves as a stark reminder of nature’s power and the risks associated with extreme weather.
Residents are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as the situation develops and to remain vigilant in the face of ongoing high winds in the coming days.
