Hammer down weather report 2026-08-04 17:01:16
**Road-Weather Update: Flooding concerns across the Southeast and South**
– **Virginia:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing around **Richmond, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, South Hill, Chase City, Suffolk, and Smithfield.** Rainfall has reached **4–6 inches** near Hopewell/Colonial Heights, with up to **2 more inches** possible. Flooded streets, underpasses, and highways are possible through **7–8 PM EDT.** Additional minor flooding is affecting parts of Powhatan, Dinwiddie, and the James City/New Kent area.
– **East Tennessee/Southwest Virginia:** Heavy thunderstorms have dropped **1–3 inches** of rain near **Mountain City, Shady Valley, and Bristol**, with up to **2 more inches** possible. Water may cover low-lying roads through **7:45 PM EDT.**
– **Texas:** Moderate flooding continues on the **Nueces River near Three Rivers and Tilden.** Flooding may affect roads in Live Oak and McMullen counties through Thursday night; do not drive around barricades or into water-covered areas.
– **North Carolina & South Carolina:** Localized road flooding is possible near **Morganton, Siler City, Ramseur, Inman, and Campobello** through this evening as heavy thunderstorms continue.
– **Florida:** Ponding and water-covered roads are possible near **Immokalee, Ave Maria, and Palm City** through early evening following 1–3 inches of rain, with additional rainfall expected.
– **Alabama:** Minor flooding is possible on low-lying roads near **Trickem and Lake Cleburne** through **5:45 PM CDT.**
Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, allow extra stopping distance, and avoid underpasses and roads with barricades. Submit weather and road-impact reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
