Getting Your Edmond Fence Ready for Storm Season

Published June 20, 2026

Edmond sits squarely in Tornado Alley, and every spring brings straight line winds, hail, and the odd ice storm. A fence that is already weak going into that stretch is the one that ends up flat in the yard. A little attention now saves you a bigger repair later. Here is where to look.

Check the Posts First

Posts are what hold everything up, so start there. Grab each post and give it a firm push. If it rocks in the ground or the base feels soft, it is already compromised and a strong gust can finish it. Loose posts are the single most common reason a fence comes down in a storm.

Tighten and Secure the Hardware

Walk the line and look for loose rails, popped fasteners, and gate hinges that have worked their way out. Wind finds every weak connection and pries it wider. Snugging things up before the season is quick and keeps small gaps from becoming big ones.

Clear What Leans on the Fence

Overgrown limbs and heavy vines add weight and catch the wind like a sail. Trim back anything resting on or hanging over the fence so it is not fighting the storm with extra load.

Fix the Small Stuff Now

A cracked picket or a slightly sagging gate is cheap to handle today and expensive to ignore. Damage tends to spread once the weather turns, so the quick fix now is almost always the cheaper one.

Not sure whether your fence is ready? We are glad to take a look. Call (405) 217-6480 for a free inspection and estimate before the next storm rolls through.