UPDATE: A severe wind storm struck Loveland on December 17, 2025, with gusts exceeding 50 mph, causing widespread damage across the city. The intense winds, recorded between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., knocked down multiple trees and power lines, leaving significant impacts on both property and infrastructure.
Residents reported falling trees in various locations, including at Ninth Street and Lincoln Avenue, where two vehicles sustained damage. One of the most notable incidents involved a 70- to 80-year-old blue spruce that toppled in Civic Center Park, crashing into Foote Lagoon. Loveland Urban Forester Jeff Caputo was on-site, assessing the damage and confirming additional downed trees near 50th Street and Taft Avenue, as well as along Wilson Avenue.
At First Street and Garfield Avenue, crews from Loveland Utilities scrambled to repair the damage to overhead power lines caused by the storm. The National Weather Service reported sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph at Northern Colorado Regional Airport during this chaotic period, with gusts peaking at 54 mph at 5:05 p.m.
The wind event prompted a Red Flag warning across much of Colorado’s Front Range, indicating extreme fire danger due to the dry conditions and high winds. Although the warning is set to expire at midnight Wednesday, the NWS has already issued High Wind and Fire Weather watches effective Friday at 11 a.m.
As community members assess the aftermath, the emotional toll is palpable. Many residents are left without power, while the city grapples with the urgent need for cleanup and repairs. Local authorities are urging everyone to stay vigilant as further wind events are anticipated in the coming days.
Stay tuned for additional updates as the situation develops, and be sure to share this critical information with your network. Your safety is paramount as Loveland recovers from this powerful storm.
