A Flood Watch has been issued for Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties in Pennsylvania. The watch is in effect from 5:00 p.m. today until midnight. Weather officials warn that showers and storms moving into the area this afternoon could lead to flash flooding. Excessive rainfall may cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas. The notice was issued at 5:19 p.m. EDT on July 16, 2023, by the National Weather Service in Binghamton, New York.

Source: Lackawanna Co. Emergency

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Scranton

Binghamton, NY

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