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  • Hammer down hotline report 2026-08-25 06:42:29

    **Missouri Road Report:** Westbound I-70 at Exit 101 in Boonville has the right-hand lane shut down after a cattle truck went off the roadway and into the guardrail. A tow crew is on scene working to remove the truck. The incident was reported at 5:42 a.m. Use caution and expect delays. Submit your own road…

  • Hammer down hotline report 2026-08-04 08:57:06

    Tennessee traffic alert: Backup reported on I-40 eastbound near mile marker 368 as of around 8:45 this morning. The left lane is blocked. Expect delays and use caution through the area. Submit your own road reports by calling 888-IS-4TIPS, 888-474-8477, or visit HammerDownHeadlines.com or HammerDownNews.com.

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-10-07 16:00:54

    **Florida Road-Weather Update** – **Flood Warning:** The Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon is in minor flood stage near **US-41**, affecting parts of Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties. The river was at 28.4 feet and may crest near 28.6 feet; docks and boat ramps are flooding. The warning is in effect through **4 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8**.…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-10-07 14:01:04

    🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** 🌴 **Gulf Coast tropical hazards:** Hurricane, tropical storm, and storm surge watches remain in effect along portions of coastal **Mississippi, Alabama?** Wait Alabama not data—must not. Louisiana and Florida. – **Coastal Mississippi:** Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and nearby areas could see **20–35 mph winds with gusts up to 45 mph**,…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-10-07 12:00:59

    **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** 🚗 **Florida & Georgia:** Flooding is affecting low-lying areas near the **St. Mary’s River at Macclenny**, with the river forecast to crest near 12 feet just after midnight. Lower access roads, including portions of **St. Mary’s River Bluff Road**, may flood. Flooding also continues near **US-41 at Dunnellon** in Citrus, Levy and…

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