Hurricane Henri moved up the U.S. Atlantic coast and over parts of southeast New York on August 22 to 23, 2021. Bands of heavy rainfall moved across parts of northeast Pennsylvania producing significant flash flooding in some locations.

Flash Flood in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 20:00:00 to 22-AUG-21 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYPHANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Severe flash flooding occurred on Main Street. Two vehicles were seen floating away across from the CVS Pharmacy.

Flash Flood in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 20:00:00 to 22-AUG-21 22:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: PECKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A vehicle was stuck in floodwaters on Main Street across from Planet Fitness.

Flash Flood in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 20:05:00 to 22-AUG-21 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELL MTN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Floodwaters surrounded two vehicles on Commerce Boulevard across from Taco Bell.

Flash Flood in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 20:15:00 to 22-AUG-21 22:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A vehicle was stuck in floodwaters on South Apple Street.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 20:15:00 to 22-AUG-21 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRESSLARVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred on Advent Road between Lake Ariel Highway and Golf Park Drive. All lanes were shut down in both directions. Washouts possible.

Flash Flood in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 20:30:00 to 22-AUG-21 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCRANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous city streets flooded. Multiple vehicles partially submerged and stranded in the city.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 20:53:00 to 22-AUG-21 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLISTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred on Pond Road in both directions between Hollister Road and Twin Rocks Road. All lanes closed with washouts.

Flash Flood in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 21:15:00 to 22-AUG-21 22:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEHIGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Street flooding and washouts were observed. Rainfall reported from this area was 3.57 inches in a short amount of time.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 21:34:00 to 23-AUG-21 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT GRIFFITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred throughout Pittston. Especially hard hit were areas along Main Street in both directions between James A Musto ballpark and Tedrick Street. All lanes were closed and cars were stranded.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 21:43:00 to 23-AUG-21 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PITTSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

PA Route 92 was flooded in both directions between Tunkhannock Avenue and the river. All lanes were closed with stranded vehicles.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-AUG-21 22:05:00 to 23-AUG-21 00:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was road and street flooding due to overwhelmed storm drain systems throughout Hughestown.