Hammer down weather report 2026-08-15 12:00:56
đźš— **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
**Illinois:** Dangerous flash flooding is ongoing in east-central and central Illinois.
• **I-72, I-74 and I-57** near Champaign, Urbana, Danville and Rantoul: 2–5 inches of rain has fallen; flash flooding warning until **2 PM CDT**.
• **I-74, I-155 and I-474** around Peoria, Pekin, East Peoria, Morton and Canton: 2.5–6 inches of rain has fallen, with standing water and rising streams possible through **6 PM CDT**.
• McLean County, including Colfax and Saybrook, has numerous road closures and ongoing flooding through **6 PM CDT**.
**Indiana & northwest Ohio:** Flash flooding from thunderstorms is affecting the Indianapolis/Greenfield area and Muncie/New Castle corridor. Up to 2 inches has fallen, with another 0.5 inch possible; warnings run until **2:30 PM EDT** in Hancock County and **2 PM EDT** in Delaware and Henry counties. River flooding also remains a concern near Fort Wayne, Decatur and Fort Jennings. Water may approach or cross **Ohio SR-49** north of Willshire; the Saint Marys River near Decatur is forecast to crest near 20.8 feet.
**Hawaii waters:** Hurricane conditions are expected around the Big Island through **6 AM Sunday**, while tropical-storm conditions affect Maui-area waters through Sunday and are expected near Kauai and Oahu waters from this evening through Sunday. Extremely hazardous seas, strong winds and poor visibility could affect marine travel—remain in port or seek safe harbor.
Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and watch for closed roads and water-covered underpasses.
Submit local weather and road reports: **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
