Flash Flood — Wayne, Pennsylvania

2025-05-09 · near Silvara, Wayne, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

PA 296 was closed at PA 196 in South Canaan Township, Wayne County. The road was flooded.

Wider weather episode

A slow-moving upper level low pressure system moved across Northeast Pennsylvania during the day. This feature triggered scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall that led to isolated flash flooding of roads.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1265763. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.