Hammer down weather report 2026-08-11 16:01:01

🚨 **Tornado Warnings in northern Kentucky and southwest Ohio:** Tornado-capable storms are moving southeast at 45–50 mph near Claryville, Walton, Batavia, Georgetown and Mount Orab. Travel on **I-71 and I-75 in northern Kentucky/southwest Ohio**, plus **US-68, US-62, SR-32 and SR-136** in the Brown/Clermont area, is dangerous. **Do not try to outrun a tornado—seek sturdy shelter immediately. Check NWS for the latest warning information.**

**Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana:** Severe storms are producing wind gusts up to **60 mph**, damaging trees and power lines, with heavy rain flooding streets, underpasses and low-lying roads. Flash Flood Warnings include Cincinnati, Covington, Florence and nearby areas through **6:45 PM EDT**, where another **1–2 inches** of rain is possible. Central Ohio—including Lancaster, Grove City, Circleville and Logan—has already received **1–4 inches**, with life-threatening flash flooding possible through 6:45 PM. Avoid flooded roads. Moderate flooding is also forecast along the Muskingum River near Beverly, affecting Route 60 and secondary roads through Wednesday evening.

**Indiana:** Damaging storms with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail affect the Martinsville/Morgantown area and the **I-74 corridor from mile markers 10–47** near Crawfordsville through 4:15–4:30 PM EDT. Central Indiana remains under a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 PM EDT. Heavy rain has made some low-water crossings impassable around Kokomo, Frankfort, Elwood and Tipton.

**Alabama:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected in central Cherokee County, including Gaylesville and Broomtown, after **2–4 inches** of rain. Roads, underpasses and creek crossings may be flooded through **6:15 PM CDT**.

**Virginia/Tennessee:** Flash flooding threatens **I-81 in southwest Virginia between mile markers 21–27** near Lebanon and Emory-Meadowview, where **1.5–2.5 inches** has fallen and another 1–2 inches is possible through 6:30 PM EDT. Near Bristol, **I-81 in Tennessee mile markers 72–75 and Virginia mile markers 1–8** faces severe storms with 60 mph winds and hail through 4:15 PM EDT.

**West Virginia:** Flooding from 2–3.5 inches of rain is affecting Charleston, Nitro, Winfield and surrounding areas. Use caution on **I-77, I-64 and I-79**; low roads near creeks may remain flooded through 6:15 PM EDT.

**North Carolina/Illinois:** Severe storms with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail threaten the Wilkesboro and Morganton areas of North Carolina. In central Illinois, 60 mph winds and nickel-size hail affect the **I-72 and I-74 corridors** near Farmer City and Mansfield.

**California:** Heavy thunderstorms may trigger flooding, rockslides and mudslides in the Frazier Mountain Communities, Lockwood Valley, southeastern San Bernardino County, and along **Highway 74 between Anza and Palm Desert** through 3 PM PDT. Avoid mountain roads and drainage crossings during heavy rain.

**Elsewhere:** Flood watches continue through Wednesday morning across parts of Kentucky and Ohio, with repeated storms capable of producing several inches of rain. Somerset County, Pennsylvania, could receive another 1–2 inches tonight, locally up to 3 inches. Western South Dakota remains under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 PM MDT.

Never drive through flooded roads, slow down for heavy rain and wind, and be prepared for sudden debris or downed trees. Send weather reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**