Hammer down weather report 2026-08-14 21:00:57

**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

⚠️ **Flash flooding is creating dangerous travel conditions in several states tonight:**

– **Arizona/Nevada:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected near **Hoover Dam, Nelson, Willow Beach, Blake Ranch Road, DW Ranch Road, and Hackberry Road**. Up to **4 inches** of rain has fallen near the AZ/NV border; avoid flooded streets, washes, underpasses, and low-water crossings. A severe storm near **Dolan Springs, AZ**, is producing up to **60 mph winds** and quarter-size hail through **6:15 PM MST**.

– **Texas:** Flash flooding near **Marathon, Sierra Madera, and Elephant Mountain** after **2–3 inches** of rain, with another **1–2 inches** possible. Warning expires **10 PM CDT**.

– **Indiana/Ohio:** Major White River flooding is affecting the north side of **Indianapolis**, including **Ravenswood, Rocky Ripple, and Broad Ripple**, with numerous local roads extensively flooded. In southeast Ohio, several roads are closed by high water near **Jacksonville, Trimble, and Amesville** through **3 AM EDT Saturday**. Flooding potential also continues across northern Indiana and northwest Ohio, where rainfall rates of **1–2 inches per hour** are possible Saturday.

– **Nebraska:** Flooding is possible on **Nickerson Road north of Nickerson** as Maple Creek rises. Heavy rain is also putting water over roads near **Lodgepole, Broadwater, and Sunol** in the Panhandle.

– **Hawaii:** Tropical Cyclone Lala could bring major road flooding and landslide concerns. The **Big Island and Maui** may see **8–15 inches** of rain in windward areas beginning this evening; **Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau** could receive **4–6 inches, locally 8 inches**, from Saturday evening into late Sunday night. Expect possible road closures near streams, low-lying areas, and flood-prone routes.

– **Virginia:** A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect through **11 PM EDT** for the Richmond area, including **Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Emporia**. Be prepared for rapidly changing driving conditions.

– **Additional localized flooding:** Heavy rain may cause road flooding near **Fort White and Bell, Florida**; rural west-central **Elbert County, Colorado**; and eastern **Nye County, Nevada**, including areas near **SR-318** and **US-50 near Dayton**.

Never drive around barricades or through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Submit weather and road-condition reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.