A north-south oriented stationary front extended along the spine of the Appalachian mountains through Pennsylvania and into the southern counties of New York state. A stronger cold front was pushing in from the Great Lakes. Warm and very humid air fueled the region with numerous thunderstorms for the better part of two days. Areas of significant flash flooding developed across Northeast Pennsylvania.

Flash Flood in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 00:20:00 to 25-JUL-18 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flood waters over one foot deep were moving through much of Troy township. Considerable debris was noted in the water, and piling up in culverts and along bridges.

Flash Flood in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 01:00:00 to 25-JUL-18 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FASSETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Over 3 inches of rainfall had produced flash flooding with water and debris flowing over Route 14 in several places near Fassett.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 17:16:00 to 25-JUL-18 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHICKSHINNY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Heavy rainfall flooded several roads in Shickshinny Borough and Salem township. Vehicles were trapped in flood waters.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 17:26:00 to 25-JUL-18 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WYOMING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding was occurring in several locations, shutting down roads in the area. Drakes Creek, and Huntsville Creek were in flood.

Flash Flood in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 17:45:00 to 25-JUL-18 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several hours of torrential rainfall produced flash flooding of streams, storm drains and roads throughout Ulster Borough.

Flash Flood in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 17:45:00 to 25-JUL-18 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Severe urban flash flooding occurred as the result of several hours of torrential thunderstorm rainfall.

Flash Flood in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 17:45:00 to 25-JUL-18 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roads in, and around, Ridgebury were flooded.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 18:00:00 to 25-JUL-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEHMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported many roads and basements were severely flooded around the township.

Flash Flood in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 18:54:00 to 25-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SMITHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding damaged, or destroyed portions of many roads in the area.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 25-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKES BARRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Urban flash flooding was occurring in Wilkes-Barre. The Mill Creek was out of its banks flooding a road, and threatening businesses.

Flash Flood in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 17:45:00 to 25-JUL-18 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roads and streams were flooded around Milan due to several hours of torrential rainfall.