Hammer down weather report 2026-08-11 01:00:54
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
**Ohio:** Flash flooding is affecting areas near Sandusky, Thornville/Glenford, and parts of southeastern Ohio including Chesterhill, Amesville, Bartlett, and Fleming. Storms have dropped 1.5–3 inches of rain, with more possible; roads, underpasses, and low-lying areas may be flooded. Warnings run through 3:30–5:45 AM EDT. Severe storms near Cleveland, Akron, Lorain, Elyria, Medina, Wilmington, Hillsboro, and Sabina may produce 60 mph wind gusts—watch for downed trees, power lines, and debris.
**Northern Indiana & Northwest Ohio:** A Flood Watch begins this morning and continues through the evening. Heavy rain rates of 1–2 inches per hour or more could flood urban streets, creeks, and poor-drainage areas.
**Arizona:** Severe thunderstorms are affecting west-central and southeastern Arizona. On I-10 between mile markers 33–60, plus US 60 and AZ 72 near Vicksburg, Harcuvar, and Salome, expect up to 70 mph winds and quarter-size hail. Route 70 near Fort Thomas may see 60 mph winds and ping-pong-ball-size hail. Water is also over roads on Routes 86 and 286 in central Pima County.
**Dakotas:** Near Ottumwa, South Dakota, destructive storms may bring baseball-size hail and 60 mph winds. Around Mott and New Leipzig, North Dakota, expect golf-ball-size hail and 60 mph winds. Avoid travel through hail cores and pull into a sturdy shelter if conditions worsen.
**Alabama:** Minor urban and small-stream flooding is possible near Sylacauga, Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, and Stewartville through 1:30 AM CDT, with another 1–2 inches of rain possible.
Never drive through flooded roads, slow down in heavy rain, and avoid stopping beneath trees or power lines in high winds. Submit weather reports at 888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477), HammerDownHeadlines.com, or HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
