A shortwave moved through Northeast Pennsylvania, triggering scattered thunderstorms. Several storms produced torrential rainfall which led to areas of flash flooding.
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A shortwave moved through Northeast Pennsylvania, triggering scattered thunderstorms. Several storms produced torrential rainfall which led to areas of flash flooding. A narrow band of rainfall totaling 2 to 4 inches stretched across the northeast quarter of the county. This rain fell in under 4 hours.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Binghamton, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 2, 2:21 PM EST, 4 hours 1 minute earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Binghamton NY 321 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021 .SYNOPSIS... Upper level disturbance will bring cool weather through tomorrow with heavy showers and a few thunderstorms. Ridging builds in on Sunday with warmer and mainly dry conditions expected into Monday. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/... 300 PM update... Upper level low pressure system is producing scattered heavy showers and a few thunderstorms this afternoon. Showers and storms have been slow moving with weak flow aloft, this has allowed some areas to pick up 2 to 3 inches of rain already today with minor flooding in a few spots. Water vapor imagery shows the upper low currently in western PA and this feature will move eastward and will be centered over New England by Saturday night. There have been a few breaks in the clouds this afternoon. This has created enough instability with the cold air aloft to produce a few thunderstorms that have had some small hail, with freezing levels down to only 10K feet. However, the main threat for today remains the heavy rainfall in slow moving storms. Will have to continue to watch for minor isolated flooding through this evening, especially in areas that have already seen those higher rainfall totals today. With the loss of heating this evening, we should see shower and storm activity diminish with more isolated showers into the overnight hours. Overall, the flash flood threat is low, but with the slow movement of these cells, it can't be ruled out. Tomorrow, there should be less instability with more cloud cover likely. Showers will again be more common in the afternoon just like today. High temperatures will be around 70 Saturday with low temperatures falling into the mid and upper 50s tonight. && .SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/... 320 PM update... Mostly sunny skies are expected for Sunday. Chances for showers and thunderstorms remain low. While still under the influences of the upper level low, combined with daytime heating, there could be some thunderstorm activity in the afternoon and early evening hours. The best chances for thunderstorms will be in the Poconos and Catskills. Any rain shower and thunderstorm activity should conclude by sunset, which will be favorable for any holiday celebrations scheduled then. Sunday will be a pleasant day for most with shower chances limited and temperatures in the 70s. A cool night is in store as nighttime temps drop into the 50s. With weak high pressure over the area, rain chances will be limited during the day on Monday. Chances for rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are a little better Monday night with as a weak front moves into the region. The best chances for rain showers will be in parts of northern Susquehanna Region and areas northward. This is a change from our previous forecast where all of CNY had a decent chance at showers Monday night. There is some uncertainty as the GFS shows widespread showers while the ECMWF keeps most of the region fairly dry. Due to this uncertainty, mainly the National Blend of Models (NBM) was used for PoPs late night Monday which resulted in the forecast being closer to the ECMWF solution. Monday will be warmer and more humid as highs will be in the 80s and low 90s with dew points in the 60s as a ridge brings warmer air and moisture to the region. Forecasted temps were bumped up a couple of degrees above guidance due to that ridge bringing warmer air into the region. Lows on Monday will also be warm with 60s across most of the area, but 70s are possible over the northern Finger Lakes areas. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... 320 PM update... Not much has changed with the activity expected in the long term. This period is full of chances for rain showers and thunderstorms. The early part of the week will be warm with a cool down expected mid-week. Chances for showers and afternoon thunderstorms at better going into Tuesday as the next system passes through. Warmer temps during the day will again provide some support for convection in the afternoon and evening hours. Daytime highs will be in the 80s and low 90s with dew points in the 60s, leading to another warm, humid day. Overnight lows will be comfortable as 50s are expected. A trough begins to dig south across the Central US mid-week. With the trough over the Great Lakes, it brings another round of showers and thunderstorms to the area. A slight cooling trend is also expected around mid-week, as highs on Wednesday will be in the upper 70s to mid 80s. This trough moves east through the end of the week bringing additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures should remain seasonal through the end of the week. && .AVIATION /19Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... An upper level disturbance will continue to bring showers and thunderstorms and associated restrictions to the region through this evening. Brief IFR conditions will be possible through this afternoon in the heavier showers and storms. Overnight, low ceilings and vsbys are possible through Saturday morning. Ceilings and vsbys should begin to lift by mid morning. More showers and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow as this upper level system remains in the vicinity, but not enough confidence to put in restrictions at any one terminal at this time. Outlook... Saturday afternoon through Saturday night... Restrictions possible in scattered showers and storms. Sunday and Monday...Mainly VFR. Tuesday and Wednesday...Mainly VFR; but showers and thunderstorms with brief restrictions will be possible. && .BGM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... PA...None. NY...None. && SYNOPSIS...MPK NEAR TERM...MPK SHORT TERM...BTL/BJT LONG TERM...BTL/BJT AVIATION...MPK
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Binghamton NY 236 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021 NYZ009-015>018-022>025-036-037-044>046-055>057-062-PAZ038>040-043- 044-047-048-072-031845- Northern Oneida-Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Onondaga-Steuben- Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango- Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Bradford-Susquehanna- Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne- 236 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will produce pockets of heavy rainfall and localized flooding could occur. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Binghamton NY 552 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021 PAZ039-040-022215- Susquehanna-Northern Wayne- 552 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN SUSQUEHANNA AND NORTHWESTERN WAYNE COUNTIES... At 552 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Gibson, or 14 miles north of Carbondale, moving east at 10 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Jackson, Ararat, Thompson, Union Dale, Starrucca, Gibson, Hiawatha, Shehawken, Starruca and Pleasant Mount. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. LAT...LON 4171 7563 4184 7568 4195 7536 4169 7527 TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 255DEG 10KT 4178 7556 AJG
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Binghamton NY 608 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021 PAZ038-039-022245- Susquehanna-Bradford- 608 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WESTERN SUSQUEHANNA AND NORTHEASTERN BRADFORD COUNTIES... At 608 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Rome, or 8 miles northeast of Towanda, moving east at 25 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Rush, Wysox, Orwell, Herrick, Rome, Le Raysville, Friendsville, Warren Center, Rushville and Herrickville. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. LAT...LON 4174 7644 4192 7644 4197 7599 4170 7599 TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 269DEG 20KT 4184 7632 AJG
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
615 PM EDT FRI JUL 2 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0602 PM TSTM WND DMG 2 N MACEDONIA 41.80N 76.38W
07/02/2021 BRADFORD PA 911 CALL CENTER
TREE DOWN ON ROADWAY.
&&PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
627 PM EDT FRI JUL 2 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0548 PM TSTM WND DMG 1 N ULSTER 41.86N 76.50W
07/02/2021 BRADFORD PA PUBLIC
TREE DOWN ON 220 JUST NORTH OF ANIMAL
SHELTER.
&&Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
640 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021
NYZ057-062-PAZ039-040-022315-
Sullivan-Delaware-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-
640 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN DELAWARE...WEST
CENTRAL SULLIVAN...NORTHEASTERN SUSQUEHANNA AND NORTHERN WAYNE
COUNTIES...
At 639 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Gibson, or 13
miles east of Montrose, moving north at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Jackson, Susquehanna, Susquehanna Depot, Montrose, Harford,
Hallstead, Hancock, Fremont, New Milford and Great Bend.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4165 7516 4178 7589 4200 7583 4200 7570
4193 7499
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 178DEG 16KT 4181 7562
AJGSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
714 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021
NYZ062-PAZ040-022345-
Sullivan-Northern Wayne-
714 PM EDT Fri Jul 2 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WEST CENTRAL SULLIVAN AND EAST
CENTRAL WAYNE COUNTIES...
At 714 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Cochecton, or
12 miles northeast of Honesdale, moving northeast at 15 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and dime size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Bethel, Damascus, Callicoon, Tusten, Cochecton, Jeffersonville, Lava,
Fosterdale, Narrowsburg and Hortonville.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4156 7502 4157 7505 4160 7507 4161 7513
4165 7518 4185 7501 4172 7476
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 225DEG 14KT 4168 7504
AJGThe Binghamton radar (KBGM), 39 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:22 UTC.
3 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
A bridge on Merry Go Round Road was washed out as a result of torrential rainfall and flash flooding.
Flood water was flowing over a bridge on Route 467. Bridge was suspected of being severely scoured, or washed out.
Widespread flooding occurred on several rural roads in the area, including Collins Road, Town Road 730, Snyder Lane and Goody Hollow Road. Spaulding Hill Road was reported as impassable due to flood debris.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Pennsylvania in 2021Every state in 2021This day in weather historyWarnings in Pennsylvania, July 2021
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 974697, 974699, 974700.