Low pressure moved north along the Atlantic Seaboard spreading steady and heavy rain into northeastern Pennsylvania during the overnight hours. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were observed along with a considerable amount of melting snow into area rivers and streams. Widespread flash flooding and river flooding occurred during this event.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 06:11:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZLETON MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Streets closed due to flooding with several vehicles stranded.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 06:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRACKNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Roads are washed out in the area.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 06:42:00 to 18-DEC-23 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roads closed due to flooding with stranded vehicles.

Flash Flood in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 06:45:00 to 18-DEC-23 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDHAM CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Route 187 is flooded and washed out.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 07:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An occupant of a vehicle is trapped in 4 feet of rushing water. Water rescues are in progress.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 07:37:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Active water flowing into a basement is filling it 4 feet deep at this time.

Flash Flood in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 07:42:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSH PATCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water is flowing up to the first floor of a residence.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 08:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Apple Tree Road between Route 92 and Kitchen Lane is closed due to flash flooding triggering a rock and mud slide across the roadway.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 08:21:00 to 18-DEC-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARLIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads are flooded around Starlight, PA in Buckingham Township.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 08:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous basements reported up to 6 inches of water pouring into them. Locally measured rainfall totaled 3.04 inches at this point in time.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 08:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Creamery Road is flooded and closed to traffic.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 08:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Route 106 and Mud Road are flooded and closed to traffic.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 08:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Viaduct Road is experiencing flash flooding and is closed. Other roads in the immediate area are also flooded.

Flash Flood in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 08:41:00 to 18-DEC-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEHOOPANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Route 87 is being flooded by Mehoopany Creek.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 08:45:00 to 18-DEC-23 09:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLSTEAD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Salt Lick Creek is flooding US Route 11 and the Green Valley Mobile Home Park. Numerous residences are surrounded by water and flooded.

Flash Flood in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 08:53:00 to 18-DEC-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYRE CHEMUNG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous flooded roadways were occurring in South Waverly.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 09:55:00 to 18-DEC-23 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was flooding over several roads with some reported to have 2 to 3 feet of water rushing across the pavement.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 10:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads are flooded in the area.

Flash Flood in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Solomon Creek was flooding several roads in the area. Parked cars were reported to be flooded.

Flash Flood in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 11:43:00 to 18-DEC-23 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSTERHOUT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty people were evacuated from a campground due to rapidly rising waters.

Flash Flood in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 12:34:00 to 18-DEC-23 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICHOLSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing over Farnham Road.

Flash Flood in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 18-DEC-23 13:49:00 to 18-DEC-23 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was across Route 11 between Hallstead and New Milford.