09/02/2026
FIRST RAIN OF THE SEASON: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
We’re getting our first rain of the season, and after months of hot, dry weather, it’s a good time to pay a little extra attention to the trees around your property.
As soil takes on moisture, conditions around a tree’s root system begin to change. As soils become wetter, they can provide less stability for roots, especially in trees that already have root damage, decay, restricted root systems, or other structural concerns.
The photos here are a real example of a tree failure involving the root system and wet soil. While today’s rain is nothing extreme, it’s a good reminder of what to watch for as we head into wetter weather.
A few things to keep an eye on:
• A tree developing a new or increased lean
• Soil lifting, cracking, or heaving around the base
• Exposed or damaged roots
• Hanging, cracked, or broken limbs
• Large dead limbs in the canopy
• Any sudden change in a tree that wasn’t there before
Rain doesn’t necessarily make a healthy tree unsafe, but changing conditions can expose problems that were already developing.
Noticing something concerning? Estimates are free and easy to schedule. Give our office a call at (530) 232-8399 or schedule online:
https://a1treeservicestumpremoval.as.me/schedule/f32aed1c/appointment/60785058/calendar/9916094
And as always, if something unexpected does happen, our crews are available 24/7 for emergency tree service.
Enjoy the first rain! 🌧️