Hammer down weather report 2026-08-10 00:00:56
🚨 **Tornado Warning—Peoria, Illinois:** A tornado-capable storm is moving east at 20 mph toward Peoria. **I-474 (mile markers 0–8) and I-74 (74–93)** are affected through **11:45 PM CDT.** Do not drive into the warned area; seek sturdy shelter immediately and check NWS for the latest information.
**Illinois:** Flash flooding remains a driving hazard near Amboy, Franklin Grove, Paw Paw, Lee and Compton after up to 3 inches of rain; warning until **1:15 AM CDT.** Roads and underpasses may be flooded. Additional flooding is possible around Ottawa, Streator, Peru, La Salle and Marseilles, where rainfall rates of 1–2 inches per hour are reported through **2:45 AM CDT.** Severe storms remain possible in Bureau, Putnam and Whiteside counties until **4 AM CDT.**
**Arizona:** Severe storms are producing damaging winds up to **70 mph** near Phoenix, Glendale, Avondale, El Mirage and Tolleson, affecting **I-10, I-17 and US 60**. Other storms with 60 mph winds and hail affect **I-8 near Gila Bend** and **I-10 near Benson.** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in parts of Maricopa and Pinal counties, including Vekol Wash, after 1–1.5 inches of rain. Never drive through flooded washes, streets or underpasses.
**Nebraska/Colorado:** Severe storms with 60 mph winds and hail are moving southeast at up to 45 mph near **Highway 385** in northeastern Colorado and southwest Nebraska, and near **Highway 61** in Chase and Perkins counties. A broader severe-thunderstorm watch covers southwest Nebraska through **1 AM CDT/midnight MDT.**
**Missouri:** A severe storm near Mound City is moving southeast at 25 mph with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Use caution on **I-29 between mile markers 64–95** through **11:15 PM CDT.**
**Wisconsin:** Damaging 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail are possible near Elkhorn, Delavan, Lake Geneva, Williams Bay and Twin Lakes through **11:30 PM CDT.**
**Ohio:** A severe storm moving east near New Lexington, Shawnee, New Straitsville and Hemlock may produce 60 mph winds and torrential rain through **12:30 AM EDT.**
Avoid flooded roads, slow down for heavy rain and wind, and safely pull over away from trees or power lines if conditions deteriorate. Submit reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
