07/05/2026
After last night’s wind storm, a lot of trees across the area sustained full or partial tree failures. For many homeowners, the bigger question now is about the trees that are still standing.
Is the tree still structurally sound?
Can it be preserved?
Does it need pruning, structural support systems, or a detailed tree risk assessment?
Is there damage that is not obvious from the ground?
Not every storm-damaged tree needs to be removed. Many trees can be retained with the right assessment and management plan. The key is understanding the tree’s condition, the defects present, and the level of risk based on where the tree is located.
Firestorm Tree Specialists provides arborist consultations and tree risk assessments for homeowners who want to make informed decisions about their trees after the storm.
An assessment can help evaluate:
- Tree structure and storm-related damage
- Cracked, hanging, or weakened limbs
- Included bark, weak branch unions, cavities, decay, and trunk defects
- Root plate movement or changes in lean
- Risk to homes, driveways, fences, vehicles, and areas people use
- Whether pruning, preservation, monitoring, treatment, or removal should be considered
The goal is not to remove every tree with a defect. The goal is to identify trees that can be reasonably preserved, recognize trees that may pose a higher level of risk, and help you decide what steps make sense for your property.
If you have a tree you value and want to save, or a tree you are now concerned about after the storm, have it assessed by a qualified arborist.
Cori Watson
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, MW-6387B
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Call or text 405-505-5525
www.firestormtree.com
