Suscon, Pennsylvania
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Suscon is notable for being the home of the urban legend "The Suscon Screamer."[2]
History
Tornado
An EF2 tornado struck Suscon (Pittston Township) on Saturday, February 25, 2017. It was on the ground from 2:30 pm to 2:50 pm. This is the first tornado in February for Luzerne County in recorded history.[3][4] The tornado generated top wind speeds of 120 mph, had a maximum width of 500 yards, and traveled 12.8 miles.[5]
Geography
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