The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, for Thursday afternoon and evening. The warning comes as a slow-moving front is expected to bring heavy showers and thunderstorms, which could lead to isolated to scattered flash flooding in the area.

The forecast and details were provided by the Weather Forecast Office in Binghamton, New York, with the report issued on July 30, 2025, at 3:18 PM EDT. Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency has been monitoring the situation. Total rainfall amounts are being tracked from Thursday through Friday morning (July 31 to August 1). Residents are advised to stay informed about local weather updates and follow any additional instructions from local authorities.

Source: Lackawanna County

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Scranton

Binghamton, NY

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