Hammer down weather report 2026-08-14 04:00:54
đźš— **Road-Weather Update: Flooding Threats in IL, IN & KY**
**Illinois:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected across east-central Illinois. Avoid flooded roads on **I-72, I-74 and I-57** near Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, Mahomet and St. Joseph through **6 AM CDT**. Several road closures are reported around Paxton and Gibson City after **2–6 inches of rain**; flash flooding continues in Ford and Iroquois counties through **7:15 AM CDT**. A severe thunderstorm near Urbana is moving southeast at **35 mph** with wind gusts up to **60 mph** through **3:30 AM CDT**.
**Indiana:** Heavy thunderstorms may cause rapid flooding on **I-65 between mile markers 145–164** and **I-74 between mile markers 11–44**, including near Crawfordsville and Veedersburg, through **8:30 AM EDT**. Flooding is also possible along **I-69 between mile markers 209–230** near Anderson, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield, with an additional **1–3 inches of rain** possible.
**Kentucky:** Minor flooding is ongoing around Hazard, Whitesburg, Letcher and Jenkins after **1.5–2.5 inches of rain**, with the advisory in effect until **6:30 AM EDT**. Flash flooding remains possible across much of eastern Kentucky through this evening.
Never drive through flooded roads or underpasses—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, watch for debris, and allow extra stopping distance.
Submit road-weather reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
