Hammer down weather report 2026-08-14 06:00:59
**Road-Weather Update: Flooding is creating hazardous travel conditions in parts of the Midwest and southern Arizona.**
**Iowa & western Illinois:** Flash Flood Warnings remain in effect through this morning for areas including Harlan, Stuart, Anita, Aledo, Wapello, Monmouth and Oquawka. Thunderstorms have dropped 2–5 inches of rain, with another 1–3 inches possible in some areas. Roads, highways, underpasses and low-lying routes may be flooded.
**Central Illinois:** Flash flooding is affecting the Bloomington-Normal and Rantoul areas through 6:45 AM CDT. Use extra caution on **I-39, I-74, I-55 and I-57**, where heavy rain may lead to rapidly flooded roads and poor drainage.
**Indiana:** Widespread river flooding is affecting travel from the Wabash Valley through central Indiana. Flooded or potentially impassable roads include areas near **SR 225/SR 25 near Lafayette**, **I-70 and US-40 near Terre Haute**, **SR 19 near Noblesville**, **SR 32 near Muncie**, Riverside Drive and Indianapolis Road near Columbus, and rural routes near Anderson, Shelbyville, Carthage, Spencer and the Wabash River. Major flooding is occurring near Fall Creek at Fortville and the White River at Anderson; some flood warnings continue into next week. In northern Indiana and northwest Ohio, a Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 AM EDT; White County also faces possible flooding from Norway Dam releases through this evening.
**Southern Arizona:** Minor small-stream flooding is possible near **Highway 21 at Vamori Wash** in central Pima County, including near Santa Cruz, through 8:30 AM MST.
Never drive around barricades or through water-covered roads—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and reroute away from low-water crossings and flooded underpasses. Submit road and weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
