Hammer down weather report 2026-08-19 21:01:00
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
⚠️ **Arizona:** Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are affecting Pima and Cochise counties. Avoid flooded roads around Tucson, Tanque Verde, Sabino Canyon, Catalina Foothills, and rural east-central Pima County. Route 83 has flood-prone stretches at mile markers 37–40 and 49–51. Severe storms near Route 86, Route 77, I-10, Route 90, Route 80, and Route 83 may bring 60 mph winds, large hail, torrential rain, and sudden roadway flooding. Warnings run through 9 PM MST.
⚠️ **New Mexico:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing near the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Burn Scar in Mora and San Miguel counties through 8 PM MDT. State Road 518, I-25 between mile markers 350–362, and State Road 104 may be impacted by high water, debris flows, washed-out roads, and dangerous crossings. Rainfall has reached 1–4 inches in parts of the area.
⚠️ **Colorado:** Flash flooding and debris flows are possible around the Northern and Middle Aspen Acres Burn Scars in Custer and Pueblo counties through 9:45 PM MDT. Avoid county roads, stream crossings, Highway 165, Highway 78, and roads near Beulah and San Isabel. Heavy rain rates of 0.5–0.75 inches per hour could quickly send mud, rock, and debris across roads. A separate severe storm near Matheson may produce 60 mph winds and half-dollar-size hail through 7:30 PM MDT.
⚠️ **Mississippi:** A severe thunderstorm moving east near Laurel could bring 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail to Laurel, Ellisville, Sandersville, Soso, and Mill Creek through 8:15 PM CDT. Delay travel if possible; wind and hail can damage vehicles and block roads.
⚠️ **Ohio:** Flooding is reported across parts of Auglaize, Logan, and Shelby counties, including around Sidney, Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Anna, and Fort Loramie. Three to six inches of rain has fallen, with flooding possible through 11:45 PM EDT. The Great Miami River at Sidney is forecast to rise above flood stage late tonight, potentially affecting nearby roads through Thursday afternoon.
⚠️ **Indiana:** Flooding continues near Rossville in Clinton and Tippecanoe counties through 11:15 PM EDT, with up to 1.5 additional inches of rain possible. Minor flooding along the Wabash River near Linn Grove is affecting Adams and Wells counties; county-road flooding has begun and may continue into late Friday night.
Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. Submit local reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
