Hammer down weather report 2026-08-14 19:01:01

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

🚧 **Major river flooding — Central Indiana:** White River flooding is affecting the Noblesville, Nora and Ravenswood areas through early Tuesday. Noblesville is forecast to crest near 24.5 feet, with extensive road flooding possible; numerous north-side Indianapolis roads may also be flooded near Ravenswood. Never drive around barricades or through water-covered roads.

🌧️ **Flash flooding — Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada & Arizona:**
– **Colorado:** Flash flooding continues around Denver, Lakewood, Englewood and Littleton; rural Elbert and Weld counties; and the Cameron Peak burn area near Stove Prairie and Pennock Pass. Rain totals of 1–2 inches are reported in several areas, with debris flows and rock slides possible on rural burn-scar roads.
– **New Mexico:** Life-threatening flooding is possible near Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto and Bonito Lake. Burn-scar runoff may wash out roads and driveways, with mud and debris flows possible.
– **West Texas:** Flooded roads and low-water crossings remain possible around Balmorhea, Saragosa, Toyahvale and Sierra Madera after 1.5–3.5 inches of rain.
– **Nevada/Arizona:** Flooding may make low-water crossings impassable near Caliente, Dolan Springs, San Pedro and Queens Well.
– **Nebraska/Wyoming border:** Up to 4 inches of rain has fallen near Albin and Harrisburg, with additional heavy rain possible through 6:45 PM MDT.

⛈️ **Severe thunderstorms — Southeast, Mid-Atlantic & Plains:**
– **Florida Big Bend/Panhandle:** Storms around Tallahassee, Marianna, Blountstown, Madison, Perry and surrounding areas may produce 60 mph wind gusts through 8 PM EDT. Expect fallen limbs, debris and sudden lane hazards. Heavy rain is also flooding roads near Lake Weir, Belleview, Summerfield and Silver Springs Shores.
– **Georgia/South Carolina:** Severe storms with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail affect the Augusta/North Augusta area, including **I-20** and **I-520**, through 7:30 PM EDT. Another storm threatens **I-26 between mile markers 133 and 142** near North and Woodford, South Carolina. Slow down, increase following distance and avoid stopping beneath trees or power lines.
– **Virginia:** A storm near Cartersville and Fife could bring 70 mph wind gusts and golf-ball-size hail through 7:15 PM EDT. Minor road flooding is also possible near Abingdon and Honaker.
– **Oklahoma/Nebraska/Montana:** Damaging 60 mph winds are possible near Selman, Oklahoma; large hail and 60 mph winds near the Highway 385/92 intersection in western Nebraska; and quarter-size hail near Evaro, Montana.
– **Arizona/Nevada:** Severe storms may produce 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail near Blake Ranch Road, Arizona, and along **SR-168** near Coyote Springs, Nevada.

🌧️ **Kentucky:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in east-central Harlan County, including Clover-Darby, Closplint, Black Bottom, Lejunior and Louellen, through 8:45 PM EDT. Up to 2.25 inches of rain is possible, with highways, streets and underpasses at risk.

If you encounter water over the road, **turn around—don’t drown.** Avoid low-water crossings, underpasses, burn-scar drainages and roads blocked by debris or downed trees. Submit weather and road reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com** / **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.