Flash Flood — Wyoming, Pennsylvania

2023-12-18 · near Mehoopany, Wyoming, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

State Route 87 is being flooded by Mehoopany Creek.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure moved north along the Atlantic Seaboard spreading steady and heavy rain into northeastern Pennsylvania during the overnight hours. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were observed along with a considerable amount of melting snow into area rivers and streams. Widespread flash flooding and river flooding occurred during this event.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153410. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.