Hammer down weather report 2026-08-14 20:00:56

🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

**Flash flooding is the main travel threat tonight:**
– **TN/VA:** I-81 near Bristol is at risk for flash flooding, including TN mile markers 70–75 and VA mile markers 1–5. Rainfall rates of 0.5–2 inches per hour, with another 1–2 inches possible, through **10:30 PM EDT**.
– **AZ/NV:** Life-threatening flash flooding near **Nelson, Hoover Dam, and Willow Beach** after up to 3 inches of rain. Warning through **6:15 PM PDT/MST**. Additional flooding is affecting **Caliente** and low-water crossings in Lincoln County, NV; watch **SR-168** near Coyote Springs for possible impassable crossings.
– **CO/NM:** Thunderstorms are producing flash flooding across parts of Colorado and New Mexico. In Colorado, flooding is ongoing near **Grover and Hereford**, while heavy rain may shift east/northeast across the plains, with 1–2 inches in 30 minutes and locally up to 3 inches. In New Mexico, flash flooding is ongoing near **Bonito Lake** and rural east-central Sierra County, with 1–3 inches already reported.
– **KY:** Flash flooding is occurring around **Dizney, Clover-Darby, Highsplint, and Black Mountain** in Harlan County through **8:45 PM EDT**.
– **OH/FL:** Standing water and creek flooding remain possible in east-central Meigs County, Ohio, through midnight. Heavy rain may also flood low-lying roads in west-central Flagler and southeastern Putnam counties, Florida, through **8:45 PM EDT**.

**Severe thunderstorm travel hazards:**
– **CO:** A storm near **McClave/Lamar** is moving northeast at 20 mph with **60 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail** through **6:45 PM MDT**.
– **NM:** Near **Hobbs and Monument**, a severe storm moving north at 25 mph may produce **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail** through **6:30 PM MDT**.
– **VA:** Near **Partlow**, a storm moving southeast at 30 mph may bring **60 mph winds and quarter-size hail** through **8:15 PM EDT**; downed trees could block roads.
– **OK:** Near **Freedom and Alabaster Caverns State Park**, 60 mph wind gusts are possible through **7:15 PM CDT**.

Never drive through flooded roads or low-water crossings—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, avoid parking beneath trees, and be ready for debris or sudden road closures. Submit weather or road-condition reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.