Hammer down weather report 2026-08-18 13:00:59
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update | Flooding Focus**
**Indiana & Illinois:** Widespread river flooding continues along the White and Wabash Rivers. Numerous local and county roads may be closed or under water, with some routes affected by several feet of water. Key trouble spots include **SR 234 near Lodi**, **SR 157 between Worthington and Bloomfield**, **SR 358 between Plainville and Edwardsport**, **SR 257 south of Washington**, **Indiana 258 east of Cortland**, and **Illinois 33 between Palestine and Hutsonville**. Flooding along the Wabash is expected to persist into late August in some areas, including near Terre Haute, Riverton, Vincennes, Petersburg, and Hazleton.
**Ohio:** Flooding continues in southeastern and east-central Ohio through 7 PM EDT Tuesday. **I-77 between mile markers 4 and 17** is included in the warning area near Marietta, Macksburg, Lower Salem, and Devola. Numerous roads remain closed in and around Caldwell, Belle Valley, Sarahsville, and Dexter City after 2–3 inches of rain.
**Colorado:** A Flash Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday afternoon through evening for the **Aspen Acres Burn Scar** near Pueblo County and the Wet Mountains. Heavy rain could rapidly flood low-lying roads and trigger debris flows near the burn scar.
Never drive around barricades or through flooded roads—turn around and find another route. Submit road-weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**
