Hammer down weather report 2026-08-02 22:00:52

Hammer Down Road Report

πŸš— **Nationwide Road-Weather Update: Flooding is the primary travel hazard tonight**

β€’ **WV/VA:** Flash flooding is ongoing or imminent across southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia. Use extreme caution on **I-64 between mile markers 123–136** and the **West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 28–38**, where heavy rain may flood roads, underpasses, and low-lying areas. Warnings include areas near Babcock State Park, Northfork, Shady Spring, Gilbert Creek, Iaeger, and Panther through **12:45 AM EDT**.

β€’ **Central Virginia:** Flash Flood Warning for **Charlottesville and central Albemarle County** through **12:45 AM EDT**. Rainfall of 1.5–2.5 inches has fallen, with another 0.5–1.5 inches possible. Expect hazardous water-covered streets, highways, and underpasses.

β€’ **Western MD, eastern WV and western/central VA:** A Flood Watch continues until **2 AM EDT Monday**. Repeated thunderstorms may produce 1–2 inches of rain, with localized 3–4 inch totals. Low-water crossings and flood-prone roads may become impassable.

β€’ **North Carolina:** Flash flooding is possible around **Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mountain State Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway/Linville Falls area, Globe, and Edgemont** through **2:45 AM EDT** after 1.5–2.5 inches of rain.

β€’ **Southern NY/northeastern PA:** Life-threatening flash flooding is occurring or expected near **Binghamton, Johnson City, Montrose, Kirkwood, and Conklin** through **11:30 PM EDT**. Another round of intense rainfall is moving in; avoid flooded streets, underpasses, and creek crossings.

β€’ **Texas:** Major flooding is forecast along the **Nueces River near Tilden and Three Rivers**, affecting McMullen and Live Oak counties. Do not drive around barricades or through water-covered roads. In Hidalgo County, minor urban and poor-drainage flooding has affected areas including Mission, Palmview, Pharr, Hidalgo, and South McAllen.

β€’ **Illinois:** Minor flooding continues along **Thorn Creek near Thornton and Glenwood** through Monday afternoon; **187th Street in Glenwood** may be threatened.

Turn aroundβ€”don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, never enter water-covered roads, and avoid low-water crossings at night. Submit weather impacts to Hammer Down News at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.

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