Hammer down weather report 2026-08-16 03:00:54

🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**

– **Hawaii Big Island:** Life-threatening flash flooding is affecting South Hilo, Puna, Kohala and Kau districts. Numerous road closures are reported; rain rates near Kau are 2–4 inches per hour. Avoid flooded roads and low-water crossings.

– **Ohio:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected through early morning around **I-77 between mile markers 4 and 17**, including Marietta, Beverly, Matamoras, Lowell and Stockport. Southern Monroe County—including Sardis and Antioch—could see another 1–2 inches of rain. Flooding is also reported near Reynoldsburg, Gahanna and Pataskala after 2–3 inches of rain.

– **Central Indiana:** Northern Rush County, including Rushville and Carthage, is under a Flash Flood Warning until **7:30 AM EDT**. Heavy rain may flood streets, underpasses and low-lying roads.

– **Central Illinois:** A Flood Watch remains in effect until **10 AM CDT** from Canton through Bloomington to Danville. An additional 1–3 inches of rain may fall on already saturated ground, increasing the risk of rapid runoff and flooded roads.

– **Western Maryland & eastern West Virginia:** Flash flooding is possible from **6 AM to noon EDT** in Allegany County, MD, and Grant, Mineral, Hampshire and Hardy counties, WV, as storms capable of 2–3 inches of rain per hour approach. Garrett County, MD, faces a flood risk through the evening, with localized totals of 3–5 inches possible.

– **New Mexico:** A Flood Watch begins at **11 AM MDT** for the southern and east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, including the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar. Heavy storms may produce rainfall over 1 inch per hour and fast runoff.

– **Nebraska:** Minor urban and small-stream flooding is possible around North Platte through **4:15 AM CDT** after 1–2 inches of rain in an hour.

– **Yakutat, Alaska:** Dense fog may reduce visibility to one-quarter mile or less through **7 AM AKDT**. Slow down, use headlights, and leave extra following distance.

Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down for poor visibility and allow extra time and space. Submit weather or road reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.