Hammer down weather report 2026-08-20 11:00:58
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
**Ohio:** Dangerous flooding is affecting much of central and eastern Ohio. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected near New Lexington, McConnelsville, Shawnee, Crooksville and Junction City through **1:45 PM EDT**. Elsewhere, 2–5 inches of rain has caused widespread roadway flooding and numerous road closures around Zanesville, Cambridge, Barnesville, Freeport and Bethesda through this afternoon. Flooding is also reported near **SR-158/SR-204**, while river flooding may leave water several feet deep on roads near Hebron, including areas between Route 40 and **I-70**. Avoid low-water crossings, underpasses and all barricaded roads.
**Illinois:** Minor river flooding continues along the Illinois River near Beardstown and Havana, affecting central-western Illinois, with crests near 16–17 feet expected today into Friday. The Sangamon River at Monticello remains above flood stage through late Saturday night. Do not drive around barricades or through flooded areas.
**Indiana:** Minor flooding along the Wabash River near Linn Grove and Bluffton is impacting Wells and Adams counties. County-road flooding is possible near Linn Grove; the warning continues through Sunday morning.
**Arizona:** In central Pima County, elevated flow on Vamori Wash may flood low-lying areas and affect the **Route 21 bridge at Santa Cruz** through **1:30 PM MST**. Use extra caution near washes and never drive into moving water.
Turn around, don’t drown—flooded pavement can hide washouts and road closures. Submit safely observed conditions to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
