Flash Flood Warning — Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:06PM EDT until August 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
FFWBGM The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania... * Until 1100 PM EDT. * At 806 PM EDT, 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. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Muhlenberg, Harveys Lake, Sugar Notch, Shickshinny, Sweet Valley, Huntington Mills, Fairmount Spgs and Nanticoke.
Effective August 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET · Expires August 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Binghamton NY
Expires
August 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
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