GREENVILLE, S.C. — All trees have the potential of falling or losing limbs during wind storms, but there are some things to watch out for that can let you know if trees around your home are more ...

All those things make it more likely a tree falls over during severe weather. Once you determine which trees are higher risk to fall, you need to find out what part of your house is in danger.

When a tree from a neighboring yard falls on your property, it can be stressful. Knowing the steps to take can alleviate unnecessary worry and solve the issue.

With all this rain, the ground has become very soft, and that poses a risk of even more trees falling, especially if they’re damaged.

If you want to know if your trees are at risk of falling, look for rot, tree wounding, or diebacks.

But other times, it’s less clear when trees are in poor health. Signs of internal rot include mushrooms growing on brittle bark, branches falling off, and discolored leaves.

Like most plants, trees do have a way of showing some type of distress. So how can you protect yourself?