Hammer down weather report 2026-08-11 02:00:55
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
⚠️ **Ohio & northern West Virginia:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in parts of central and southeastern Ohio, including near Chesterhill, Amesville, Thornville, Glenford, Belle Center and West Mansfield. Rainfall totals of **1.5 to 5 inches** may flood streets, underpasses, creeks and low-lying roads. Flash Flood Warnings run through **3:30–5:30 AM EDT.** A severe storm near Point Pleasant, Gallipolis and Pomeroy is moving southeast at **35 mph** with wind gusts up to **60 mph** through **2:15 AM EDT.**
⚠️ **Southwest Pennsylvania & western Maryland:** Flash flooding is possible or underway around Uniontown, Connellsville, Farmington, Seven Springs, Grantsville and Friendsville. An additional **1–2 inches** of rain is possible in eastern Fayette County; northern Garrett County may see rainfall rates of **0.75–1.5 inches per hour.** Warnings continue through **4:15–4:45 AM EDT.**
⚠️ **South Dakota:** Severe thunderstorms may bring **60 mph winds** and damaging hail near Murdo and Okaton in central South Dakota, and near Mayfield and Irene in the southeast. Warnings expire between **1:30 and 1:45 AM CDT.** Slow down, avoid parking under trees, and watch for debris or hail-covered roads.
⚠️ **Arizona:** A severe thunderstorm in rural southwestern La Paz and north-central Yuma counties may produce **60 mph wind gusts.** Use caution on **AZ Route 95 between mile markers 71 and 87** through **11:15 PM MST**; blowing debris and sudden crosswinds are possible.
⚠️ **Flooding potential later today:** Much of central Indiana could receive isolated **2–4 inch** rainfall totals from multiple rounds of storms this afternoon and evening. A broader Flood Watch remains in effect through Thursday morning for northwest North Carolina, southwest and western Virginia, and southeast West Virginia due to repeated thunderstorms and possible flash flooding.
Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Reduce speed in heavy rain, leave extra following distance, and avoid roads near creeks, underpasses and other low-lying areas. Submit weather or road-condition reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
