Hammer down weather report 2026-11-09 02:00:56
🚧 **Arizona Road-Weather Update:** Flooding from upstream dam releases is occurring across **Maricopa County**, including the Gila, Salt, and Verde rivers. **US-80 near the Gila River** and low-water crossings along the Salt River—including **McKellips Road**—may be inundated and impassable. Flooding is also affecting areas near **Painted Rock Dam, Arlington, Fort McDowell, Granite Reef Dam, and Tempe Town Lake**. The warning continues until **11 a.m. MST Monday**.
Never drive through floodwater—**turn around, don’t drown**. Avoid flooded crossings and river areas, and allow extra time for closures or detours.
Submit reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
