Hammer down weather report 2026-08-11 14:00:56
đźš— **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
**Indiana:** Severe storms are racing southeast at 55–60 mph, with wind gusts up to 70 mph, quarter-size hail, torrential rain, and possible rapid road flooding. Use caution around Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Kokomo, Muncie, and Fort Wayne. **I-69 and I-469 near Fort Wayne** may be affected. Flash flooding is also ongoing or expected around Muncie, Kokomo, Alexandria, Winchester, and Windfall through **5:30 PM EDT**—avoid flooded streets, underpasses, and low spots.
**Ohio:** Severe storms with 60 mph winds are affecting the Dayton–Springfield area through **2:30 PM EDT**, including stretches of **I-70 and I-75**. Expect downed trees or power lines, sudden heavy rain, and reduced visibility. Northwest Ohio remains under a severe thunderstorm watch until **5 PM EDT**.
**West Virginia, southwest Virginia & eastern Kentucky:** Severe storms are producing 60 mph winds and heavy rain across southern West Virginia, Buchanan County, Virginia, and Martin/Pike counties in Kentucky. Flash flooding is a major travel concern, including on **Route 19, Route 119, and the West Virginia Turnpike** in West Virginia. Flood watches remain in effect across much of the Appalachians, with repeated downpours capable of closing roads and flooding creeks through midweek or later.
**Arizona:** A flash flood watch is in effect from **2 PM to 11 PM MST** for the Tucson metro, Nogales, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Safford, the Tohono O’odham Nation, and southeast Pinal County. Strong storms may produce rainfall rates over 1 inch per hour and totals of 1–3 inches. Dry washes, roadway dips, and low-lying roads can flood quickly.
**Alabama:** Minor small-stream flooding may make low-water crossings impassable near Broomtown in Cherokee County through **4 PM CDT**.
Never drive through flooded roads, slow down in heavy rain, and allow extra stopping distance. Report weather impacts to Hammer Down News at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or at **HammerDownHeadlines.com** / **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
