09/03/2026
It is easy for Florida homeowners to miss the hidden tree damage that occurs right after a heavy storm passes.
The most dangerous branches are often the ones that did not fall completely during the high winds.
Watch out for these hidden hazards:
• Widowmakers: heavy limbs that snapped but are caught high up in the canopy
• Micro cracks: trunk damage caused by twisting winds that is hard to see from the ground
Always have a professional inspect large trees after a major weather event.