Hammer down weather report 2026-09-25 22:01:14
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
– **New Mexico:** Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing in Socorro County, including **New Mexico Highway 169**, **Highway 60 between mile markers 100–119**, and **I-25 between mile markers 139–158**. Up to **2.5 inches of rain** has fallen, with up to another inch possible. Warnings expire between **9:00 and 9:45 p.m. MDT**. Do not drive through flooded roads.
– **Illinois/Missouri:** Minor Mississippi River flooding continues near **Louisiana, Hannibal, and Clarksville**. **Edison Avenue** near Louisiana and **State Route P east of Elsberry** may be affected. Flooding continues through Sunday to late Monday or early Tuesday, depending on location. In **Lake County, Illinois**, flooding along the Des Plaines River affects the **US-41 to Vernon Hills corridor** and continues into next week.
– **Iowa:** Flooding continues along the **Iowa River near Oakville and Wapello**, with **River Road underwater** and secondary roads threatened in Wapello Bottoms. Major flooding on the **Wapsipinicon River near De Witt** is affecting residences along the river and is expected to continue into Thursday.
– **Washington and Idaho:** Wind advisories continue through **9:00 p.m. PDT** for the Palouse, Spokane area, Moses Lake, the Columbia Basin, and nearby Idaho and eastern Washington areas. Southwest winds of **20–30 mph**, with gusts up to **45 mph**, may make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Never drive around barricades or through floodwater—turn around, don’t drown. Submit road-weather reports by calling **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
