Luzerne storm history

A multi-vehicle accident occurred on I-81 southbound in the wake of a snow shower that went through during the early morning hours. The likely cause according to a local fire chief was black ice. Multiple injuries were reported, but there was no confirmation of the actual number …

A 71 year old man was struck and killed by lightning while golfing.

A 68 vehicle pile up occurred during a blinding snow squall. Dozens of people were injured and one woman died when her car became wedged underneath a tractor trailer.

Vivid lightning associated with a severe thunderstorm in the vicinity struck a utility pole near the side of a roadway. A man standing nearby was electrocuted fatally as he came in contact with falling wires.

Toby Creek is well out of its banks, flooding an unknown number of homes and businesses.

Record flooding occurred along the Susquehanna River throughout the Wyoming Valley of northeast Pennsylvania. The river crested at Wilkes-Barre at 42.66 feet around 7:00 AM on September 8, 2011 as determined by a USGS high water mark survey. The previous record crest was 40.91 fe…

Well over 200 homes and businesses were affected by flooding from heavy rains over the Coal Creek basin. Video captured by local residents showed significant damage occurring to infrastructure and homes, with torrents of water flushing down area roadways.

The north branch of the Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre rose above its flood stage of 22 feet midday on the 18th, crested at 35.0 feet at 1:00 AM on the 19th, then slowly fell to be below its flood stage midday on the 20th. This was the third highest crest on record. Rainfall a…

Heavy rain with amounts of 4.0 to 6.5 inches caused major flash flooding. Almost all of the streams and creeks came out of their banks. In addition, the Susquehanna River also caused major flooding. Solomon's Creek in Wilkes-Barre Township was the first to flood. This creek cause…

About 6 inches of rain fell in less than 4 hours from nearly stationary thunderstorms along Bear Creek in Luzerne County. The heavy rainfall caused massive flooding along Bear Creek which impacted numerous roads, homes and bridges in southeastern Luzerne County. The Northeast Ext…

Snowfall reports were mostly 3 to 6 inches for Luzerne County, except for 7 to 8 inches in the Drums area.

Snow accumulated between 4 and 6 inches.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires near Sullivan Trail and Susquehanna Beach Drive.

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

Flash flooding of summer cottages was occurring. Campers evacuated from Patterson Grove retreat area.

Significant residential structural and property damage was caused by flash flooding on Kitchen Creek.

A bridge was reported washed out on Kyttle Pike Road.

Water was reported over Mifflin Road near Broad St and the railroad tracks.

Water was over the road near I-80 with a vehicle stuck in the floodwaters.

Water was flooding the onramp to I-81 in Dorrance Township.

Flooding was reported over Northampton Road.

Water was over the road on Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on wires on State Route 92.

Two young men were injured after a lighting strike hit a tree and spread to them while they were working on a car in their driveway. They went to a local hospital to be checked out and were released after a few hours.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Kasko Road.

Significant flooding was reported at South Main Street and Quiet Cove.

A car was stuck in a flooded roadway with two people inside.

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

Strong winds produced a 58 mph gust at KAVP.

Snow accumulated between 2 and 5 inches.

The U.S. Drought Monitor maintained the Severe Drought status over the southern half of the county as a result of insufficient rainfall during the past 90 days coupled with low streamflows, groundwater levels and drier than average soil moisture. Severe conditions retracted somew…

Snow accumulated between 5 and 15 inches.

The U.S. Drought Monitor declared Severe Drought over the southwest portion of the county as a result of insufficient rainfall during the past 90 days coupled with low streamflows, groundwater levels and drier than average soil moisture. The drought area expanded to include all o…

Street and road flooding was occurring.

Water was flowing over Pioneer Ave. Numerous yards also flooded in the area.

Streets and parking lots were flooded around Dallas, PA.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires in the Waterton Area.

Water over roads in West Nanticoke with several streets closed to traffic.

Heavy rainfall washed out a portion of North Mill Street.

Strong thunderstorm winds snapped and knocked down multiple large trees.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees north of the Mountain Top area.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires in Buck Township.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down and uprooted trees.