Flash Flood — Wayne, Pennsylvania

2023-07-07 · near Arlington, Wayne, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Flowing water along with rock, mud and gravel debris was reported on several roadways.

Wider weather episode

A cold front supported scattered heavy rain-producing thunderstorms across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Multiple storms moved very slowly over the same townships of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike counties. A very small area of 3 to 5 inches of rainfall triggered flooding of roads and a local business.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1120737. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.