Monsoon Tree Safety · Mesa & East Valley
Check trees after strong wind, heavy rain, or visible damage.
Monsoon storms can bring sudden outflow winds, blowing dust, lightning, and heavy rain across Mesa and the East Valley. Wind and rain may expose existing problems such as dead limbs, weak branch unions, damaged roots, trunk cracks, or an unstable lean.
Inspect trees from a safe distance after severe weather. Do not stand beneath damaged limbs, climb a storm-damaged tree, or approach branches touching utility lines.
Warning signs deserve prompt attention. Look for a new lean, raised or cracked soil near the trunk, broken or hanging limbs, fresh splits, partially uprooted roots, or large damaged branches over a roof, wall, driveway, pool, or walkway.
Safety resources:
NWS Phoenix Monsoon Safety
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University of Arizona storm-damaged tree guidance