@chriso – No, this was just wind. A west wind caught the leaves on a major east-facing branch and just ripped the tree in half. The western half was still standing; the eastern half was on the ground though still attached. No sign of lightning damage (e.g., burned or stripped bark).
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Got any close-ups of the leaves? Was this a Morus rubra or rubra x alba hybrid?
If you do get any regrowth in the spring, here is a post from someone that has been successful rooting vigorous summer cuttings: Propagating Mulberry Trees — Twisted Tree Farm
And some good info on a few ways to do air and ground layering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI66vU017jE
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That is a shame such a fine tree was cut. If you’d like I’d be happy to send you some cuttings from a tree I found in my neighborhood. Fruits before most of the other hybrids in the neighborhood and the fruit is delicious and a really good size.
Also really cool how the tree itself looks
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No worries at all! Just focus on trying to get well. I hope you feel better soon! 
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