Hammer down weather report 2026-10-04 12:01:01

🚧 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update — Flooding**

– **Louisiana:** A **Flash Flood Warning** continues for northern Morehouse Parish, including Bastrop and Mer Rouge, through **1 PM CDT**. Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain with flooding possible on highways, streets, underpasses, and low-lying areas. Flood advisories continue around **New Orleans, Metairie, Chalmette, and Jefferson** through **1:30 PM CDT**, with 1–2 inches of additional rain possible.
– **Iowa:** River flooding is affecting areas near **Des Moines, Colfax, Tama, Hudson, and Waterloo**. Flood impacts include **US-30**, **US-63**, Iowa 58, and nearby local roads. Some residential evacuations may be needed near Colfax and Hudson. Warnings continue from this evening through Tuesday morning, depending on location.
– **Illinois:** The Des Plaines River is flooding near **US-41 in Gurnee**. Minor flooding is occurring and the river is expected to crest later today.
– **Texas:** Flood advisories continue in parts of Cameron, Willacy, Houston, and Walker counties, including **Harlingen, La Feria, and Rio Hondo**. One to three inches of rain has fallen in the Rio Grande Valley, with more possible. Advisories expire between **11:45 AM and 1:30 PM CDT**.
– **Florida Panhandle:** Heavy rain has produced **3–6 inches** in parts of Bay and Walton counties, with 1–2 more inches possible. Flooding is expected around **Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, and Santa Rosa Beach** through **2:30 PM EDT / 1:30 PM CDT**.
– **Georgia and South Carolina:** Minor flooding is affecting low-lying and poor-drainage areas near **Moultrie, Sylvester, Tifton, Campobello, and Lake Bowen**. **Old Mill Road** near Campobello is beginning to flood. Advisories generally continue through **1:30–3 PM EDT**.
– **Southeast Alaska:** Flooding is occurring near **Montana Creek Road** and **Back Loop Road** near Juneau. Water may cover the low-water crossing; the advisory is in effect through **10:45 AM AKDT**.

Never drive through floodwater—**turn around, don’t drown**. Slow down, avoid low-water crossings and underpasses, and use alternate routes where possible.

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