Hammer down weather report 2026-10-24 14:00:54
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
🚧 **Flooding**
– **New Mexico:** Major flooding continues along the **San Juan River near Shiprock**, with the river forecast to rise to 23 feet. Flooding is also affecting the **Animas and San Juan rivers near Farmington**; the Farmington riverwalk should be avoided. Warnings continue through Sunday, with some areas remaining above flood stage into Sunday night.
– **Colorado:** High water continues along the **Rio Grande from Del Norte to below Monte Vista**, especially near Monte Vista. Several roads remain closed and some housing areas have been evacuated. Do not drive through flooded roads or around barricades.
– **New Mexico, southwest Colorado and southeast Utah:** A flood watch remains in effect through late tonight or Sunday morning. Heavy rain, thunderstorms and rainfall rates over 1 inch per hour could quickly flood arroyos, streams, low-water crossings, burn scars and poor-drainage areas.
đź’¨ **Strong Winds**
– **Western and northwestern Alaska:** High Wind Watches are posted for Monday into Tuesday, with south winds of 25–40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
– **Florida’s Atlantic coast from Volusia County south through Martin County:** Northeast winds of 15–25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, may make driving difficult through Sunday evening. Use extra caution in high-profile vehicles.
Never drive through floodwater—turn around and find another route. Slow down in heavy rain and strong crosswinds, and follow all road closures and emergency directions.
Submit your road-weather reports by calling **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
