Hammer down weather report 2026-08-04 20:01:11

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

🚗 **New Mexico:** Flash flooding remains likely near Rayado, including **I-25 between mile markers 402–404**, after up to 1.9 inches of rain. Northwestern Grant County, including Redrock and Gila Middle Box, has received 1–1.5 inches. Avoid low-water crossings, arroyos, underpasses, and flooded roads. Warnings run until **7:45 PM MDT** near Rayado and **8:30 PM MDT** in Grant County.

⛈️ **Arizona:** Severe thunderstorms in Gila and Greenlee counties are producing up to **60 mph wind gusts** and quarter-size hail, moving west at 10–15 mph. Use caution or delay travel on **Routes 78, 191, 75, and 70** in Greenlee County; expect possible tree debris, wind damage, and hail impacts. Warnings expire at **5:30 PM MST**.

🌧️ **Virginia:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected across Brunswick, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg counties—including South Hill, Chase City, Victoria, Kenbridge, and Brodnax—after up to **4 inches** of rain, with another 0.5–1 inch possible. Roads, underpasses, and low-lying areas may flood through **9 PM EDT**.

🌧️ **Georgia:** East-central Fannin and northeastern Gilmer counties, including Morganton, Dial, Pisgah, Cherry Log, and Hurst, face flash flooding after 2–3 inches of rain, with another **1–3 inches possible**. Avoid flooded mountain roads and low spots through **11:45 PM EDT**.

🌊 **Alaska:** Flooding continues along the **Yentna River, including Lake Creek**, in the Western Susitna Valley. Rising water, debris in the river, and flooding in low-lying areas are expected to continue through **1 PM AKDT Friday**. Avoid flood-prone routes and river access areas.

🌧️ **Missouri:** Heavy rain is causing or may cause minor flooding around Bethany, Ridgeway, Eagleville, New Hampton, and Cainsville. An additional 0.5–1.5 inches is possible through **10 PM CDT**; watch for water covering low-lying roads.

🌧️ **Texas:** Urban ponding and minor flooding are possible in northern Harris County, including Aldine, Northline, Greater Greenspoint, Eastex/Jensen, and East Little York/Homestead. Another **1–2 inches** of rain may fall through **8:45 PM CDT**.

🌧️ **North Carolina:** Minor flooding is possible around Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AAF, Hope Mills, and Spring Lake, with another 1–1.5 inches of rain possible through **9:15 PM EDT**. Water is running high along parts of Cross Creek, including Langdon Street.

Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Submit weather or road-condition reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.