Four confirmed tornadoes in ten years

Tree Service in Lindale, TX

Storm-focused tree care for a fast-growing town on the I-20 corridor north of Tyler.

Free visits to quote jobs throughout Tyler and nearby towns
Separate prices for removal, stump and haul-off
Stump and debris plans set before cutting

Lindale Keeps Getting Hit

Tree Service in Lindale has a lot to do with wind. Since 2016 the National Weather Service has confirmed at least four tornadoes in or right around town, and every one of them took trees down. The town has also been growing quickly, from 4,818 people in 2010 to 6,059 in 2020, which means many yards here pair big older trees with brand-new houses. That combination is where most storm damage happens.

The storm record

On April 29, 2016, two EF2 tornadoes formed minutes apart. The first ran 5 miles with winds of 110 to 115 mph, damaging trees first and then a Hibbett Sports, a Dollar Tree and roofs in subdivisions. The second began near Lindale, ran more than 27 miles through Wood County toward Hawkins, reached 120 to 125 mph and snapped and uprooted numerous trees along the way. In late October 2025 a preliminary EF1 with winds near 100 mph hit north of town around County Road 4106, FM 2170 and County Road 4128. Then on April 4, 2026, another EF1 with winds of roughly 95 mph uprooted a large oak behind a house in Lindale.

What 95 mph means for your trees

In its April 2026 survey the Weather Service noted that trees typically start to uproot at around 90 to 95 mph. That is within the EF1 range, and severe straight-line winds can get close to it. A healthy, well-pruned tree with a broad root plate has the best chance. A tree with a decayed trunk, a heavy one-sided crown, or roots cut by a new driveway or sewer line is the one that falls.

Getting ahead of the next one

The most useful thing you can do between storms is have the trees closest to your house looked at. We check for:

Deadwood and broken hangers left from earlier storms
Cracks, cavities or fungus near the base
Weight hanging over the roof that can be reduced with proper pruning cuts
Lean that has changed recently, or soil that has heaved on one side
Pines and oaks weakened by drought, freeze or beetles

We will tell you what can be pruned, what should come down, and what is fine to leave alone.

After a storm

If a tree is on a house, a car or a fence, keep everyone out of the area and away from any downed wires. Report wires to your electric provider. Then call (903) 636-8096. We look at what has to be cut first to make the house safe, and what can wait for a planned cleanup. Photos for your insurance company are easiest to take before anything is moved, so take them as soon as it is safe.

Beyond storms

Lindale bills itself as the Blackberry Capital of the World, and the town's roots are agricultural: it was founded in 1871 along the rail line Richard B. Hubbard pushed through between Tyler and Mineola. Older home sites from that era tend to have big pecans, oaks and cedars along old fence lines. We prune and remove those, grind stumps, and clear brushy edges on acreage outside town. Get a free estimate

Lindale Storm Notes

Twin EF2s, April 29, 2016. NWS Shreveport surveyed one EF2 (110-115 mph, 5 miles) through Lindale and a second long-track EF2 (120-125 mph, 27.36 miles) that snapped and uprooted numerous trees into Wood County.
EF1 north of town, October 2025. A preliminary EF1 with peak winds near 100 mph caused damage around County Road 4106, FM 2170 and County Road 4128 north of Lindale.
EF1, April 4, 2026. Winds of at least 95 mph uprooted a large oak behind a Lindale home; NWS said uprooting typically happens around 90-95 mph.
Fast growth. Lindale grew 25.8% between 2010 and 2020, to 6,059 residents; 65% of homes are owner-occupied, with a median value of $272,800.

Our Services in Lindale, TX

Lindale Questions

Is there such a thing as emergency tree removal near me in Lindale after a tornado?

Yes. You can call (903) 636-8096 any time to leave details and photos, and we set priorities by safety: trees on roofs, blocking driveways or leaning on structures come first. We will not touch anything tangled in power lines until the utility has made it safe.

Can pruning really help a tree survive a tornado?

It cannot make a tree tornado-proof, but removing dead limbs and reducing heavy, over-extended branches lowers the load the wind can grab. Most of the trees we see fail in Lindale had an existing defect such as decay, cut roots or old storm splits.

What should I photograph for insurance before you start?

Take wide shots that show the tree and the damage together, then close-ups of the roof, fence or vehicle. Get the stump or root plate too if the tree uprooted. Once it is safe, we can describe the work in writing for your adjuster.

Do you work on acreage outside Lindale city limits?

Yes. Many properties around Lindale run a few acres or more, and we handle fence-line clearing, big pecan and oak pruning, and removals there as well as inside town.

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