Hammer down weather report 2026-10-02 00:00:55
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
🚧 **Flooding**
– **Kansas:** Flooding continues in northern Lyon and Osage counties, including the **Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 130–161**. Low-water crossings may be impassable. A Flood Warning is in effect until midnight; Salt Creek near Lyndon remains above flood stage into Friday morning.
– **Iowa:** Minor flooding continues along the **South Skunk River near Ames W Riverside Road** in Story County through Friday morning. Water is out of its banks at River Valley Park.
– **Texas:** Moderate to minor flooding continues along the Devils River in Val Verde County near Comstock and Juno. Portions of **Highway 163** and nearby low-water crossings and bridges may be flooded or impassable. Warnings continue through Friday evening or late Friday night.
– **Jackson County, Texas:** Heavy thunderstorms produced 2–3 inches of rain, with another 1–2 inches possible near Edna and Morales through about 1:45 a.m. CDT. Expect ponding and flooding in low-lying areas.
💨 **Strong Winds—New Mexico**
Along **US-82 and US-54** near Alamogordo, Tularosa, and the Sacramento Mountains, northeast winds of 15–30 mph may gust to 40–50 mph through 8 a.m. MDT Friday. Saturated ground could increase tree damage. High-profile vehicles should use extra caution.
Never drive through flooded roads or around barricades—**turn around, don’t drown.** Submit your road and weather reports by dialing **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**.
Check local conditions before traveling.
