Hammer down weather report 2026-08-13 00:01:00

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

⚠️ **Arizona & southeast California:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected from thunderstorms. Watch for flooded washes, streets, underpasses and highways near Parker, Poston and western La Paz County; **AZ Route 95** between mile markers 111–120 and **SR-288** near Young may be affected. Rainfall has totaled up to 3.5 inches in parts of La Paz County, with more rain possible in some areas. Flood warnings run through late evening/midnight MST.

⚠️ **South Carolina:** Flash flooding is possible east of **I-26** in southeastern Spartanburg and west-central Union counties toward Cross Keys. Three to 3.5 inches of rain has fallen, with another 0.5–1 inch possible. Avoid low-lying roads, underpasses and creek crossings through 1:45 AM EDT.

⛈️ **Nebraska & South Dakota:** Severe thunderstorms bring 60 mph wind gusts and hail. In Nebraska, storms are moving southeast at 25 mph near Mullen, affecting **Highway 2** and **Highway 97**; torrential rain may also cause flash flooding. In southeast Jones County, South Dakota, a storm near Westover is moving east at 15 mph with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail. Delay travel or pull into a sturdy shelter if caught in these storms.

⚠️ **Indiana:** Widespread road and river flooding continues after 3 to more than 8 inches of rain. Major flooding is forecast on the White River near Anderson and Muncie, with moderate flooding expected near Noblesville; **SR-32 east of Muncie** and roads near **SR-32 in Noblesville** could flood. Water is also affecting or threatening roads near **SR-1/SR-28** in Randolph County, **SR-213** near Wildcat Creek, and **SR-225/Old SR-25** near Lafayette. Flash flooding is also ongoing or expected overnight in Jennings, Randolph, Decatur and Rush counties. River flooding may persist into early next week.

⚠️ **Montana:** Flash flooding and debris flows are possible near the Horse Gulch burn scar and Riverside Campground through 4 AM MDT, with another watch for the Pioneer Mountain Range burn scar Thursday afternoon/evening. Avoid burn-scar areas, low-water crossings and mountain roads during heavy rain.

Never drive around barricades or through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down for standing water, wind and hail, and use alternate routes where needed.

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