The National Weather Service in Binghamton, New York, has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of northeastern Pennsylvania, including areas in northeastern Lackawanna County, eastern Susquehanna County, and northwestern Wayne County. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

At 4:23 PM EDT, Doppler radar showed thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the warning area. Between one and two inches of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is either currently happening or is expected to begin soon. The heavy rain is expected to cause flash flooding in small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other low-lying areas with poor drainage.

Communities that may experience flash flooding include Carbondale, Honesdale, Archbald, Susquehanna, Forest City, Mayfield, Susquehanna Depot, Waymart, Hancock, Lanesboro, Thompson, Union Dale, Prompton, Bethany, Starrucca, Pleasant Mount, Shehawken, Starlight, and Hiawatha. The public is advised to avoid driving through flooded areas.

Source: Lackawanna Co. Emergency

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Scranton

Binghamton, NY

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