Flood — Luzerne, Pennsylvania

2025-06-07 · near Avoca, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Collins Creek in the rear of Freeport Road in Pittston has overflowed its banks.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure moving along a stationary front triggered slow-moving, heavy rain-producing thunderstorms during the early morning hours. Pockets of 2 to 3 inches of rain fell over just a few hours causing urban and small stream flash flooding along with road and bridge washouts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274867. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.