A tree struck by lightning during a summer storm does not always show obvious damage right away, and that delay is exactly why so many Metro East Illinois property owners miss it.
Warning signs include a vertical strip of bark separated from the trunk, wood that looks split or pushed outward near the base, sap seeping from bark cracks, and one section of the canopy wilting or browning while the rest of the tree looks healthy. In some cases the damage is mostly in the root system, and the tree appears normal for weeks before it starts to decline.
Riverbend Outdoor Services serves Moro, Bethalto, Godfrey, East Alton, Wood River, Edwardsville, Alton, and Glen with storm damage assessments that check for both visible and hidden damage after a lightning strike or high wind event. A struck tree does not always need removal, but internal damage can affect its structural stability over time.
Property owners who had storms move through recently should take a closer look at trees near the house, driveway, or power lines this week.
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Photo of visible lightning or storm damage on a tree, such as a bark strip separation or split trunk section, from a recent job if available. Real damage photos build more trust than stock imagery for this kind of post.
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