Hammer down weather report 2026-08-13 18:01:00

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

🚨 **Indiana:** Widespread, dangerous flooding is impacting central and east-central Indiana. Numerous roads may be flooded or impassable around Anderson, Muncie, Noblesville, Shelbyville, Columbus, Greensburg, and Bloomington. Rain totals of **4–10 inches** have been reported in parts of the region. Major White River flooding is occurring near Anderson and Muncie; **I-69 and several state routes may be among the only crossings open over the White River near Anderson.** Never drive around barricades or through water-covered roads.

🌧️ **Rockies & Southwest:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in parts of Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.
• **Colorado:** Flash flooding near South Platte, Buffalo Creek, and Foxton through **7 PM MDT**; 1–3 inches of rain has fallen, with more possible. Flooding also threatens Denver, Aurora, Greenwood Village, and roads near the Aspen Acres burn scar, including **Highways 165 and 78**.
• **Utah:** Life-threatening flash flooding is reported in Zion National Park, Pine Valley/Forsyth Burn Scar, Wire Pass, Buckskin Gulch, and Capitol Reef National Park. Roads and driveways near burn scars could wash out.
• **Nevada:** Flash flooding and debris-flow risk near Nixon and Virginia Peak; flooding also threatens **US-95**, **SR-168**, Boulder City, and Hoover Dam-area roads.
• **Arizona/New Mexico:** Flooding may affect **Routes 82 and 83** in southeastern Arizona and low-water crossings near San Acacia and Chamizal, New Mexico.

⛈️ **Severe Thunderstorms:**
• **Texas/Kansas:** Damaging winds up to **60 mph** and hail near Lubbock, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Smyer, and rural northwestern Comanche County.
• **Colorado/Nevada:** 60 mph winds and large hail near Aurora, Centennial, Parker, and along **US-95** near the Lyon-Churchill county line.
• **Indiana:** 60 mph winds, quarter-size hail, and torrential rain near Bloomington, Nashville, and Ellettsville.
• **Georgia/South Carolina:** Damaging 60 mph winds are crossing the coastal region, including **I-16, I-95, I-516, I-26, and I-526**. Slow down, watch for downed trees and debris, and avoid stopping beneath trees or power lines.
• **Maine:** 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail may affect **I-295 and I-95** near Gardiner, Damariscotta, Wiscasset, and Litchfield.

🌊 **Alaska:** Major flooding continues along Mendenhall Lake and River near Juneau. **View Drive is significantly flooded and impassable in places**, with water also affecting River Road and Riverside Drive.

🌀 **Hawaii:** A Hurricane Watch covers the Big Island. Hazardous winds, flooding rain, possible storm surge on coastal roads, and isolated tornadoes are possible. Strong tropical-storm-force winds and gusts up to **75 mph** are forecast in some areas, with **up to 10–15 inches of additional rain** possible on the east side. Avoid coastal and flood-prone routes, especially beginning early Saturday.

If you encounter water over the road: **turn around, don’t drown.** Reduce speed in heavy rain, avoid low-water crossings, and do not drive around barricades. Submit road-weather reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.