Hammer down weather report 2026-08-13 06:00:59

🚨 **Road-Weather Update:** A **Tornado Warning** is in effect until **5:15 AM CDT** for parts of west-central Iowa, including the Denison and Deloit areas. A tornado-capable storm is moving northeast at **55 mph**. Do not drive into its path—seek sturdy shelter immediately and check the NWS for the latest information. Severe storms near Harlan, Irwin, Defiance, Denison, Manilla and Dow City may produce **60 mph wind gusts** through 5:15 AM CDT, with downed trees and debris possible on roads.

🌧️ **Nebraska/Iowa:** Heavy thunderstorms have dropped **1–3 inches of rain** around Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont, Schuyler, Stanton, Wisner, Pender and Lyons. Urban and small-stream flooding may cover low spots and poor-drainage roads through early morning.

🌊 **Indiana:** Major and moderate river flooding is affecting portions of central and southern Indiana after **3–8+ inches of rain**. Roads may be impassable near Shelbyville, Carthage, Columbus, Seymour, Edinburgh and Saint Paul. Portions of Riverside Drive north of **US 31** and Indianapolis Road near Columbus are expected to flood; local roads near Carthage and along the Driftwood, Flatrock, Big Blue and East Fork White rivers may also be closed. Flooding concerns continue into the weekend in some areas.

❄️ **Alaska:** Near Juneau, a glacier-dammed lake outburst is raising the Mendenhall Lake and River. View Drive, Skaters Cabin Road, Riverside Drive, River Road and roads near Back Loop Bridge could flood or become impassable as the lake is forecast to crest at **16.1–16.6 feet Thursday afternoon**.

🌧️ **Montana:** Flash flooding and debris flows are possible this afternoon and evening near the Horse Gulch and Pioneer Mountain Range burn scars, including Riverside Campground. Avoid low-lying roads, washes and burn-scar areas during heavy rain.

🌧️ **New York/Kentucky/Utah:** Flooding in low-lying roads is possible through the morning across eastern Suffolk County, NY; around Irvine and Ravenna and near Jenkins and Fleming-Neon, KY; and near Hurricane, La Verkin, Toquerville and Leeds, UT.

Never drive through flooded roads, obey all barricades, slow down for standing water and storm debris, and avoid travel where tornado warnings are in effect. Submit conditions to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.