Susquehanna River begins to crest in Pennsylvania , New York state . Many recalled the flooding caused by Hurricane Agnes in 1972 . The water level rises and the river floods out of its banks into a nearby lake Susquehanna River nearly 17 feet above flood stage near Wilkes-Barre . Wilkes-Barre , Pennsylvania , officials say they believe levees will hold .
Susquehanna River begins to crest in Pennsylvania , New York state . The water level rises and the river floods out of its banks into a nearby lake Susquehanna River nearly 17 feet above flood stage near Wilkes-Barre . Wilkes-Barre , Pennsylvania , officials say they believe levees will hold .