How Storm Damage Affects Your Trees and What to Do About It

Assessing Damage After a Storm

DFW sees its share of severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, hail, and occasional tornadoes. After any major weather event, walk your property and look for hanging branches, split trunks, uprooted trees, and leaning that was not present before the storm. Do not go near any tree that has contacted power lines — call 911 immediately.

What Can Be Saved

Not every storm-damaged tree needs removal. Trees that have lost less than 50 percent of their crown, have no major trunk splits, and still have a solid root plate can often be restored with proper pruning. A certified arborist can make this determination and create a recovery plan.

Emergency Response

Trees that are leaning on structures, blocking roads or driveways, or posing immediate safety risks need emergency service. Green Image Tree Service provides 24/7 emergency response across DFW. Our crews are experienced with storm damage and equipped to handle hazardous removals safely.

Preventing Future Damage

The best defense against storm damage is proactive maintenance. Regular pruning reduces wind resistance. Cabling and bracing systems support weak branch unions. Dead wood removal eliminates the branches most likely to fail. Schedule an annual inspection with a certified arborist to identify vulnerabilities before the next storm season.