Flash Flood — Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

2024-08-18 · near Dalton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Roads were flooded around Dalton. Significant impacts to roads and properties were observed.

Wider weather episode

Deep moisture combined with an approaching cold front and a favorable position of the jet stream triggered numerous heavy rain producing thunderstorms over northeastern Pennsylvania. Locally heavy rainfall totaled between 3 and 4 inches over a short period of time which caused areas of significant flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1210919. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.