Hammer down weather report 2026-08-29 22:00:56
**Road-Weather Update: Flash flooding and severe storms are creating hazardous travel conditions across parts of the Southwest, Plains and Southeast.**
– **Arizona:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected in south-central Pima County near Vamori and Cowlic, including Indian Route 20 at Cowlic, through **9:45 PM MST**. Rapid rises are expected on washes, including Vamori Wash. In Yavapai County, heavy rain has caused flooding concerns near **US 93 (mile markers 168–174)** and **SR-96 (mile markers 17–21)** through **9:15 PM MST**. Avoid low-water crossings and any flooded roadway.
– **Utah:** Multiple flash flood warnings cover Kane and San Juan counties, including the **Paria River drainage, Buckskin Gulch, Hole in the Rock Road toward Lake Powell, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.** Rainfall of up to 1 inch has sent water downstream through washes, creeks and slot canyons; warnings extend as late as **10:45 PM MDT**. Flooding also continues near Huntington, Castle Dale and Orangeville, where up to 2 inches of rain has fallen, through **9:45 PM MDT**.
– **South Dakota:** Severe thunderstorms are moving east at 20 mph across parts of Faulk, Hand and Hyde counties, including near Faulkton, Orient and Miranda, through **9:45 PM CDT**. Expect wind gusts up to **60 mph** and quarter-size hail—slow down, avoid stopping under trees, and seek a sturdy shelter if conditions worsen.
– **Georgia:** Heavy thunderstorms have dropped 1 to 2.5 inches of rain across parts of Brantley, Pierce and Ware counties, with up to 1.5 inches more possible through **11:15 PM EDT**. Watch for standing water in low-lying and poorly drained roads near Braganza and Fort Mudge.
– **New Mexico:** Arroyo and small-stream flooding is possible in Cibola and McKinley counties near San Mateo through **10:15 PM MDT**. Up to 1.25 inches of rain has fallen near Mount Taylor; avoid arroyos, washes and flooded roads.
Never drive around barricades or through water-covered pavement—turn around, don’t drown. Submit road-weather reports at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, **HammerDownHeadlines.com**, or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
