Flood in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

Flood August 9, 2024 – August 10, 2024 · Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

$250K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Tunkhannock Creek exceeded flood stage on August 9th, and crested at 16 feet shortly after midnight on August 10th. The 16 foot crest was above the Moderate flood stage as posted on the nearby streamgage.

The wider storm

A deep plume of tropical moisture had spread over Northeast Pennsylvania ahead of the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. Prolonged torrential rains blanketed the region during the night and early morning hours before becoming enhanced by the approaching tropical remnants. This enhancement of rainfall led to widespread flash flooding in many parts of the region where roads and bridges were destroyed and washed away along with numerous impacted properties. Many swiftwater rescue teams were deployed to extricate stranded residents from their homes and vehicles.

Began near Tunkhannock (41.5408, -75.9489).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1211171. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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