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Franklin Township officials Rick Melvin, Steven Bekanich, Luzerne County EMA, and Ted Dymond walk along Valley View Rd. in March of 2008 and survey storm damage from two rain falls.

Charlotte Bartizek

Every time it rains this hard, I get nervous. It seems like over the past several years all it takes is a few inches of rain in a short amount of time to cause major flooding. I bet there are some of you in the Back Mountain who are holding your breath.

It’s not uncommon for runoff to damage roads in Franklin Township. Municipal Road, Valley View Road, Cider Run Road and Lewis Road have all experienced damage from runoff. Franklin Township officials said earlier this year that damage to these roads from heavy rain in March of 2008 would likely cost the municipality over half of its annual budget of $375,000.

Huntsville Road residents in Jackson Township, particularly near the Farmer’s Inn, must fear the spillover of Huntsville Creek. They, too, experienced flooding in March. Some residents had to be evacuated from their homes.

Low-lying areas of Ross Township are also often susceptible to flooding.

As I write this, we’re getting a break from the rain. But meteorologists say there is more to come. I can only hope this time the Back Mountain will be spared.
 

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