Flash Flood — Luzerne, Pennsylvania

2025-08-13 · near Newtown, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Water reported around multiple buildings on Horton Street from urban flooding on southwest side of Wilkes-Barre.

Wider weather episode

A weak area of low pressure moved into Northeastern Pennsylvania during the afternoon which provided a focus for heavy rain-producing thunderstorms. Several storms moved through the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton metro areas during the afternoon causing significant urban flash flooding of poor drainage and storm drain systems. Many roads were flooded in the area with several reports of stranded vehicles in the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1291683. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.