Hammer down weather report 2026-08-15 20:00:58

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

🚧 **Southern California & southern Nevada:** Life-threatening flash flooding is affecting the Primm, Jean, Sandy Valley, Goodsprings and Mountain Pass area, where 1–3 inches of rain have fallen and flooded roadways are reported. Flash Flood Warning until 6:45 PM PDT. Additional flooding is possible along **I-8 between Boulevard and the Imperial County line** and on Hwy S2 in San Diego County. Avoid washes, low-water crossings, underpasses and any road covered by water.

⛈️ **Colorado:** Multiple flash flood warnings are in effect through this evening. Water is running across **Highway 71 in northeastern Weld County** after 1.5–3 inches of rain. Dangerous flooding and debris flows are also impacting the Middle Aspen Acres Burn Scar near Beulah and San Isabel, including Highway 165, Highway 78, Pine Drive, county roads and stream crossings. Heavy rain has also fallen near Pritchett and Campo in Baca County and rural west-central Pueblo County. Severe storms near Rush, Springfield, Pritchett and Two Buttes can produce 60 mph winds and hail up to half-dollar size. Do not drive through flooded roads or around debris.

⛈️ **Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, Montana & Idaho:** Severe thunderstorms are producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail across parts of the central and northern Rockies/Plains. In Nebraska, use caution on **Highway 250 between mile markers 1–13** and **Highway 2 between mile markers 98–121** near Antioch and Ellsworth. Storms are also affecting rural Morton County, Kansas; the Rawhide Buttes and Jay Em area of Wyoming; west-central Wheatland County, Montana; and Powell and Lolo Pass, Idaho. Slow down, watch for sudden crosswinds and hail, and avoid flooded roadways.

⛈️ **Kentucky:** A severe thunderstorm near Cynthiana is moving east at 10 mph, capable of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail through 8:15 PM EDT. Expect possible tree debris and vehicle-damaging hail around Cynthiana, Berry and Breckinridge.

🌧️ **Illinois & northwest Indiana:** A Flood Watch is in effect from midnight tonight through Sunday morning for parts of northern/central Illinois and northwest Indiana, including the Kankakee, La Salle, Grundy, Will, Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton and Benton areas. Torrential rain could flood roads and cause rapid rises on already elevated creeks and streams.

💨 **Alaska:** The Eastern Alaska Range north of Trims Camp is under a Wind Advisory from 10 AM Sunday through midnight Monday night. South winds of 25–35 mph, gusting to 55 mph, may make travel difficult—especially for high-profile vehicles.

🌧️ **Hawaii:** On Molokai, heavy rain is causing minor road flooding, including possible impacts to **Kamehameha V Highway near Kawela Gulch**. Rainfall rates of 0.5–1.5 inches per hour have been reported; the advisory runs until 4:45 PM HST.

🌧️ **South Carolina:** Minor flooding is ongoing or expected in Berkeley County, including Goose Creek, Ladson, Crowfield Plantation and College Park, after 1.5–3.5 inches of rain. Avoid low-lying and poorly drained roads through 8:45 PM EDT.

If you encounter water over a road, turn around—don’t drown. Submit road-weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.