Hurricane Irene brought heavy rains and high winds from northeast Pennsylvania to the Catskill Mountains of New York from Saturday evening the 27th to Sunday afternoon the 28th. Rainfall totaled from 2 to 5 inches over most of northeast Pennsylvania and in the Susquehanna Region of central New York. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain fell in the western Catskills with portions of Wyoming and northern Susquehanna Counties in northeast Pennsylvania and southern Broome County in  New York receiving 6 to 8 inches of rain. The heavy rains caused catastrophic flash flooding in Forkston and Noxen of Wyoming County where nearly one hundred homes were flooded. At least 25 roads were closed due to flooding in this area. Many people were cut off and had to be rescued by helicopter. Damages are estimated to be in the tens of millions. Susquehanna County also was hard hit by flash flooding, especially in the northern part of the county.
In addition, to the heavy rains, high winds from Irene knocked down numerous trees and power-lines across much of northeast Pennsylvania, especially in the higher terrain areas and the Poconos. Almost 50,000 residences were without power, some not seeing power restored for up to one week.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 10:15:00 to 28-AUG-11 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLSTEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was threatening a trailer park in the Great Bend. Twenty homes were affected. There were also numerous road closures due to flooding. Two bridges were also flooded.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 10:34:00 to 28-AUG-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MILFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ten trailer homes were flooded in the New Milford area. There were also numerous roads flooded.

High Wind in NORTHERN WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down. Thousands of residences were without power.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down. Thousands of residences were without power.

High Wind in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down. Approximately 5,000 residences were without power.

High Wind in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down. An estimated 1000 residences were without power.

High Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down. Approximately 10,000 residences were without power.

High Wind in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down. Approximately 10,000 residences were without power.

High Wind in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power-lines were blown down. Thousands of residences were without power.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 09:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHICKSHINNY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Huntington creek flooded Route 239.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 11:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN SUMMIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wapwallopen creek flooded numerous roads.

Flash Flood in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 08:58:00 to 28-AUG-11 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORKSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 23.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major flash flooding reported. Almost 100 homes either flooded or surrounded by water. Hundreds of people evacuated with two people rescued from the high waters. Dozens of roads were washed out, damaged and/or closed during the height of the flash flood.

Flash Flood in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEHOOPANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dunlap grove bridge was damaged by floodwaters.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 14:31:00 to 28-AUG-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHICKSHINNY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Kitchen Creek flooded one home.