Hammer down weather report 2026-09-30 18:01:00

🚨 **NATIONWIDE ROAD-WEATHER UPDATE**

**Kansas:** A confirmed, damaging tornado was near Barton County, southeast of Milberger and northwest of Hoisington, moving northeast at 30 mph. The warning was listed through **5:15 p.m. CDT**. Seek sturdy shelter immediately—never remain in a vehicle during a tornado.

**Texas and New Mexico:** Severe thunderstorms threaten western Texas near **Midkiff** with wind gusts up to **70 mph** and half-dollar-size hail through **5:30 p.m. CDT**. Near **Clayton, New Mexico**, storms may produce **60 mph gusts, quarter-size hail, torrential rain, and slick roads**, including **Highway 64 between mile markers 415–429**.

**Flooding concerns:**
– Heavy rain may produce **2–4 inches, locally up to 6 inches**, across much of Oklahoma and northern Texas through Thursday afternoon, including urban and low-lying areas.
– Flooding is ongoing along the **Little Colorado River** near Holbrook, Winslow, and Bird Springs, Arizona; low-water crossings and approaches to **Route 71** may become dangerous through tonight.
– River flooding is forecast along the **Raccoon and Middle Rivers** near Des Moines, Van Meter, and Indianola, Iowa. Impacts include **Fleur Drive, Hwy R16, and Hwy G24**.
– A Missouri River flood warning affects Leavenworth, Kansas, and Platte County, Missouri, from Friday through Monday; **2nd Street near the Leavenworth wastewater treatment plant is closed due to high water**.
– Flood watches are posted for parts of **southern Colorado**, the San Luis Valley, the Eastern San Juan Mountains, and Upper Rio Grande Valley through tonight or Thursday morning, as heavy rain from a remnant tropical system may trigger flash flooding.
– A flood watch covers the **Des Plaines River near Gurnee, Illinois, along US-41 to Vernon Hills**, Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.

Turn around—don’t drown. Never drive through flooded roads, around barricades, or across low-water crossings. Slow down for heavy rain and hail, avoid exposed areas during severe storms, and check the NWS for the latest warnings before traveling. Submit reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or **HammerDownHeadlines.com** / **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.