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  • Hammer down hotline report 2026-08-25 06:42:29

    **Missouri Road Report:** Westbound I-70 at Exit 101 in Boonville has the right-hand lane shut down after a cattle truck went off the roadway and into the guardrail. A tow crew is on scene working to remove the truck. The incident was reported at 5:42 a.m. Use caution and expect delays. Submit your own road…

  • Hammer down hotline report 2026-08-04 08:57:06

    Tennessee traffic alert: Backup reported on I-40 eastbound near mile marker 368 as of around 8:45 this morning. The left lane is blocked. Expect delays and use caution through the area. Submit your own road reports by calling 888-IS-4TIPS, 888-474-8477, or visit HammerDownHeadlines.com or HammerDownNews.com.

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-28 00:00:56

    **Road-Weather Update: Flooding and severe storms are creating hazardous travel in several states tonight.** – **North Carolina:** Flash flooding continues in central Scotland County, including **Laurinburg, Wagram, East Laurinburg and Laurel Hill**, through **12:45 AM EDT**. Up to **6 inches of rain** fell, and **US 15/501 is down to one lane**. Minor roadway flooding is…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-27 23:00:56

    **Road-Weather Update: Flooding, Severe Storms & High Winds** 🌧️ **Pennsylvania & northern New Jersey:** Flash flooding is affecting parts of eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania, including Pottstown, Birdsboro, Elverson, Harveys Lake, Shickshinny, and the Ricketts Glen area. Rainfall of 1–3 inches has fallen, with rates up to 1–2 inches per hour possible. Flooding may cover streets,…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-27 22:01:02

    **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** ⚠️ **Pennsylvania:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected around Harrisburg, Hershey, Lebanon, New Holland, Leola, and west-central Berks County through about 12:45–1:15 AM EDT. Rain totals of 1–3 inches, with more rain possible, may flood streets, underpasses, and low-lying highways. A severe storm near Harrisburg/Hershey may produce 60 mph winds near I-81,…

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