Oklahoma storms are severe. Edmond sits inside Tornado Alley. High-wind events, ice storms, and severe thunderstorms hit every season. After the storm passes, hazardous trees and branches remain. Do not wait to address them.

Wind Damage

Straight-line winds of 60 to 80 mph are not unusual in Edmond. These events split trunks, snap major limbs, and uproot shallow-rooted trees. Eastern red cedars, with their dense canopies, are especially vulnerable. Silver maples along older streets near downtown Edmond take significant wind damage every storm season.

Lightning Damage

A lightning strike does not always kill a tree immediately. Internal steam damage from superheated tissue can cause delayed structural failure weeks after the strike. If your tree was hit by lightning, do not assume it is safe. Have it assessed by an ISA Certified Arborist before resuming normal activity near it.

Fallen Trees

A tree on a roof, fence, vehicle, or utility line requires professional response. Do not attempt removal without proper training and equipment. Wood under tension and contact with structures creates unpredictable conditions. We have the rigging, experience, and insurance to work safely in these situations.

Property Protection

We document all storm damage with photos before we start any cutting. This documentation supports your insurance claim and protects both parties. We work carefully around your structures to prevent secondary damage. When needed, we tarp exposed areas while waiting for roofing or structural repairs.

24/7 Emergency Response

Call us any time. Day or night, we answer storm calls. Edmond’s severe weather season runs from March through October. Ice events happen from November through March. Tree emergencies do not follow business hours, and neither do we.

Storm Damage Assessment Protocol

We assess storm-damaged properties in a specific order. Immediate hazards come first: trees on structures or blocking emergency access. Then we assess compromised trees still standing under tension. Finally, we evaluate retained trees for hidden damage from the event. This systematic approach ensures nothing is missed before we consider the job complete.

Post-Storm Safety Checklist

After a severe storm, follow these steps before approaching your trees. First, look for downed power lines. Never touch a line or a tree in contact with a line. Call OG&E at 1-800-522-6870 for line hazards in Edmond. Second, look up before you walk under any tree. Hanging branches, called widow-makers, can fall without warning. Third, keep children and pets away from any tree that looks different from how it did before the storm. Then call us.

Insurance Claim Assistance

We provide written storm damage documentation, including photos and a professional assessment letter. Most homeowners’ policies cover storm-related tree damage to structures. They typically do not cover the cost of removing a tree that fell in the yard without hitting a structure. Check your policy. We work directly with insurance adjusters when needed and make the process straightforward for you.