Hammer down weather report 2026-08-12 01:00:57
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
• **Tennessee:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected near **I-75 (mile markers 108–109)** and **I-40 (mile markers 384–403)** from the Knoxville area toward Sevierville and Gatlinburg. Another warning covers **I-840 (MM 56–65)** and **I-24 (MM 54–67)** near Smyrna and La Vergne. Rain totals of 1–3 inches, with more heavy rain possible, may flood streets, underpasses, and low-lying roads. Warnings run through early morning.
• **Indiana & northwest Ohio:** Flash flooding is affecting parts of central Indiana, including Shelbyville, Indianapolis, Greenwood, Rushville, and surrounding areas. Northern Shelby County could receive another 1–2 inches through 6:45 AM EDT. A Flood Watch remains in effect through the evening for much of northern Indiana and Allen/Van Wert counties in northwest Ohio; some areas already received 2–5 inches, locally over 6 inches. Avoid water-covered roads.
• **West Virginia:** Minor flooding continues in **Greenbrier County**, including around Rainelle, Rupert, and Quinwood, after 2–3 inches of rain. Low-lying roads and stream crossings may remain affected through 2:45 AM EDT.
• **South Dakota:** Destructive thunderstorms near Mission, White River, Rosebud, and Saint Francis are moving southeast around 40 mph, with wind gusts up to **100 mph** and quarter-size hail. Avoid travel; high-profile vehicles face an especially dangerous wind risk.
• **North Dakota:** Severe storms near Steele, Tuttle, Robinson, Streeter, Wing, and Driscoll are producing **60 mph wind gusts** and hail up to ping-pong-ball size. Expect potential tree debris, wind damage, and vehicle hail damage.
• **Wisconsin:** A severe storm southeast of Marshfield and north of Wisconsin Rapids is producing **60 mph winds**, quarter-size hail, downed power lines, and torrential rain that could quickly flood roads.
Never drive through flooded roadways—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, keep extra distance, and avoid stopping beneath trees or power lines in severe winds. Submit road-weather reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**
