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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 2026-08-26 00:00:54

    **Road-Weather Update:** • **Southwest Georgia:** Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in north-central Decatur County, including Brinson, Cyrene, Ausmac and the Decatur County Airport area. Thunderstorms have dropped 1.5–3 inches of rain, with flooding possible on streets, underpasses, low-lying areas and highways through **2:45 AM EDT**. Never drive through flooded roads—turn around. • **Southwest Oklahoma…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-25 23:00:56

    🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** **Texas Panhandle:** Flash flooding is affecting Amarillo, Mescalero Park and Bushland, where 0.5–2 inches of rain has led to water over roads and stranded vehicles. Warning until **11:30 PM CDT**. Severe storms are also moving southeast at 35–50 mph across areas including Shamrock, Wellington, Clarendon, Childress, Memphis and Paducah, with wind…

  • Hammer down weather report 2026-08-25 22:00:57

    🚗 **Road-Weather Update** **Texas Panhandle:** Severe thunderstorms are producing wind gusts up to **70 mph** around Amarillo, Pampa, Canyon, Borger, Spearman, Clarendon, Shamrock, Claude and Miami. Storms are moving southeast at 25–35 mph, with torrential rain and flash-flooding possible. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect near Amarillo, Bushland and Mescalero Park until **11:30 PM…

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