Hammer down weather report 2026-10-14 02:00:56
🚗 **Road-weather update**
**Oklahoma:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in parts of Custer and Washita counties, including Weatherford, Clinton, Cordell, Burns Flat and Dill City. **1–3 inches** of rain has fallen, with up to **2 more inches possible**. Flooding may affect roads, underpasses, low-lying areas and poor-drainage locations through **3:30 a.m. CDT**. Additional flooding is possible near Geary, Hydro and Bridgeport through **4 a.m.** A severe thunderstorm near Bridgeport is moving northeast at **40 mph**, producing **60-mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail and heavy rain**; the warning expires **1:30 a.m.**
**West Texas:** Flash flood warnings cover areas near **Big Bend National Park, Panther Junction, Marathon, Fort Stockton and Sierra Madera**. Around **1–2.5 inches** of rain has fallen, with more possible. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, arroyos, streets, underpasses and low-water crossings is possible through **2:45–3 a.m. CDT**. A severe thunderstorm near Crane and McCamey may produce **60-mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail** through **1:45 a.m.**
**New Mexico:** A **High Wind Watch** covers the Albuquerque/Middle Rio Grande Valley, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley from **Thursday evening through Friday morning**. East winds of **35–45 mph**, with gusts up to **65 mph**, could make travel difficult—especially for high-profile vehicles.
Never drive through floodwater, especially at night; turn around and find another route. Slow down in heavy rain and hail, and avoid exposed travel during severe winds.
Submit reports to Hammer Down News at **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)**, HammerDownHeadlines.com or HammerDownNews.com. Check local conditions before traveling.
