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Flash Flood — Susquehanna, PA

Aug 18, 2024

Deep moisture combined with an approaching cold front and a favorable position of the jet stream triggered numerous heavy rain producing thunderstorms over northeastern Pennsylvania. Locally heavy rainfall totaled between 3 and 4 inches over a short period of time which caused areas of significant flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1210920). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Susquehanna, PA

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