Flash Flood Warning Issued in Lackawanna and Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties in Pennsylvania.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 7:51 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms

Potential Impact

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Dunmore, Old Forge, Moosic, Olyphant, Edwardsville, Luzerne and West Wyoming

Areas Affected

The warning covers Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties in Pennsylvania.

Safety Information

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.