Flash Flood Warning issued for Northwestern Luzerne County, PA
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NWS Binghamton NY has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Luzerne County until 11:00 PM EDT on August 27.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Luzerne County, PA
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Binghamton NY
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Binghamton NY. Effective from August 27 at 8:06 PM EDT until August 27 at 11:00 PM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania. Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Muhlenberg, Harveys Lake, Sugar Notch, Shickshinny, Sweet Valley, Huntington Mills, Fairmount Spgs and Nanticoke.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Impact: 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 effective August 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM EDT. Expires and ends August 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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