Flood — Wayne, Pennsylvania

2006-06-27 to 2006-06-30 · near Hawley, Wayne, Pennsylvania

Wider weather episode

Major flooding occurred on the Lackawaxen River at Hawley. The Lackawaxen River at Hawley rose above the 11 foot flood stage early in the afternoon on Tuesday the 27th. The Lackawaxen River continued to rise Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning cresting at 18.19 feet at 200 pm EDT Wednesday the 28th. This was the 4th highest stage at Hawley with records going back around 100 years.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5516342. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.