Hammer down weather report 2026-10-24 20:01:00
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update**
– **New Mexico:** Life-threatening flash flooding is reported along **I-40 between mile markers 92–114** in Cibola and McKinley Counties, where up to **3.5 inches of rain** has fallen. Flash flooding and debris flows are also threatening roads around the **South Fork Burn Scar near Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe and Hollywood**. Avoid flooded roads and low-water crossings.
– **Severe thunderstorms** are affecting parts of Santa Fe, Lincoln, Sierra, Otero, Doña Ana and Chaves Counties, with **60 mph wind gusts and large hail**, including ping-pong-ball-size hail in parts of southern New Mexico. Hazardous travel is possible on **I-25, Highways 70, 285 and 380**. Warnings generally expire between **6:15 and 6:45 PM MDT**.
– **Texas:** A severe thunderstorm in western Hudspeth County is producing **2-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts** near **I-10 mile markers 65–68** until **6:30 PM MDT**. Flash flooding, with **1–1.5 inches of rain**, is also possible near Acala through **8:45 PM MDT**.
– **Arizona:** A flash flood warning remains in effect for the **Sycamore Creek drainage near Dugas and Cedar Bench Wilderness** in Yavapai County. **1–2.25 inches of rain** has fallen; washes, underpasses, highways and low-water crossings may flood through **6:45 PM MST**.
– **Colorado:** Flooding continues along the **Rio Grande between Monte Vista and Alamosa**, affecting low-lying areas and rural roads through **9:45 PM MDT Sunday**. Follow all road closures and local emergency directions.
Slow down, never drive through floodwater, avoid flooded underpasses and low-water crossings, and seek sturdy shelter indoors during severe thunderstorms. Submit reports by dialing **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or through **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**.
**Check local conditions before traveling.**
