Flash Flood Warning Issued for Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, PA
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NWS Binghamton NY has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Lackawanna County and northeastern Luzerne County until 10:45 PM EDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Issued
- July 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Binghamton NY
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 6 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Binghamton NY. Effective from 2026-06-11T20:39:00-04:00 until 2026-06-11T22:45:00-04:00. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Central Lackawanna County and northeastern Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania. Specific locations include Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale, Pittston, Dunmore, Old Forge, Archbald, Dickson City, Moosic, Olyphant, Edwardsville, Luzerne, West Wyoming, Mayfield, Sugar Notch, Glendale, Mount Cobb, Kingston, Nanticoke and Plains. Streams and drainages affected include Lackawanna River, Laurel Run, Roaring Brook, Susquehanna River and others.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard includes flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert in effect from 8:39 PM EDT June 11, 2026 until 10:45 PM EDT June 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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