Mar 29, 2005
A strong Atlantic coast storm brought heavy rain with amounts between 1 and 3 inches. A few locations received more than 3 inches. In addition, snowmelt was causing high stream flows before the rain started late on the 27th. Many roads were closed due to flash flooding. A building in the town of Conyngham collapsed due to the excessive rainfall. Also a sinkhole developed at a residence in Pittston.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5444060). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Luzerne County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.