Flash flood, flood warnings issued in PA

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced Sunday multiple counties are under multiple weather warnings.

The NWS announced a flood warning was issued for the Lackawanna River near Archbald Sunday evening.

Gauge reports indicate the Lackawanna River is anticipated to crest between eight to nine feet, according to the NWS, and that the warning will be in place until 1:00 a.m. Monday.

At 9:30 p.m., flash flood warnings were also issued in Lehigh and Northhampton Counties after emergency management reported thunderstorms produced heavy rain with several roads reported closed, according to the NWS.

The NWS reports that another round of thunderstorms and showers is moving in and an additional one to two inches are expected in the warned areas.

The NWS warns residents to take proper precautions when encountering an area experiencing flash flooding by turning around and to not drown.

Areas anticipated to be impacted could experience flash flooding of urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, small creeks, and streams, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

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