Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 12:50AM EDT until May 5 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 9:50pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...The west branch of the Lackawaxen is now at 6.46 feet.
Flood stage is 6.5 feet or slightly higher level at Aldenville.
The gauge will likely rise over the flood stage of 6.5 feet for a
time early this morning.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Pennsylvania, including the
following county, Wayne.
* WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1250 AM EDT, Flooding is likely to occur soon at
Aldenville along with the west branch of the Lackawaxen with
the current value as of 12:30 AM of 6.46 feet just under
flood stage of 6.5 feet. Rises to and just above 6.5 feet are
likely to occur for a few hours early this morning.
- Flooding impacts will occur, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Waymart, Prompton, Bethany, Pleasant Mount, Aldenville and
Prompton State Park.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Area Description:
Wayne, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY