Hammer down weather report 2026-08-20 09:01:00
**Road-Weather Update: Flooding concerns across parts of the Midwest and Appalachians**
• **Tennessee:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected near **Clarksville and Woodlawn**, including **I-24 between mile markers 1 and 17**, through **9:45 AM CDT**. Rainfall of 1–2.5 inches has fallen, with another 0.5 inch possible. Expect water-covered streets, underpasses, and low-lying roadways.
• **Ohio:** Significant flooding is affecting parts of central and west-central Ohio. Flash flooding has been reported around **Wapakoneta, Kenton, and Logan County** after 2–4 inches of rain; southern Logan County has received 3–6 inches. Additional flooding is affecting the Lancaster/Buckeye Lake area, including **SR-158 at SR-204**. Some warnings continue into the afternoon.
• **Central Indiana:** Flooding and water over roads are reported or possible around the Indianapolis metro and nearby areas, including **Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood, Plainfield, Greencastle, and Shelbyville**. Around 1.5–3.25 inches of rain has fallen, with localized additional rain possible. Flood advisories generally continue until **noon EDT**, while flooding near Arcadia on Cicero Creek continues through **2:45 PM EDT**.
• **Southeast Ohio & northern West Virginia:** A Flood Watch remains in effect until **2 PM EDT**. Heavy thunderstorm downpours could quickly flood creeks, low-water crossings, and poor-drainage roads.
• **Central Pennsylvania:** A Flood Watch continues until **4 PM EDT**. Localized heavy rain may produce 1–2 inches in several hours, with isolated totals above 2 inches, leading to ponding and flash flooding on vulnerable roads.
Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, avoid low-lying routes, and watch for water at underpasses and creek crossings. Submit road-weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
