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Steelhead Alley Storm Watch

Live active storms, NWS alerts, and the next 5-day rainfall outlook — followed by the historical archive of past storm events.

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🌧️ Forecasted Rain

Rain likely Wednesday — 63% chance per NWS (Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely). 32 rivers in the precipitation window.

Storm Archive

Published past storm events with rainfall, flow, and forecast accuracy.

Moderate Nov 3, 2026 05:30 - Nov 3, 2026 06:01 (0.5h)

Tue November 3 Ohio Storm

Nov 3 Ohio front -- 0.0" delivered, Euclid Creek peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade N/A
Buckets: OH · Erie
Moderate Oct 31, 2026 18:30 - Nov 1, 2026 00:45 (6.2h)

Sat October 31 - November 1 Ohio Storm

Oct 31-Nov 1 Ohio front -- 0.0" delivered, Conneaut Creek peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: OH · Erie
Moderate Oct 30, 2026 08:30 - Oct 30, 2026 11:15 (2.8h)

Fri October 30 New York (Lake Ontario) Storm

Oct 30 New front -- 0.0" delivered, Johnson Creek peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade C
Buckets: NY · Ontario
Moderate Oct 29, 2026 23:00 - Oct 30, 2026 01:00 (2.0h)

Thu October 29-30 New York (Lake Erie) & New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio Storm

Oct 29-30 Alley front -- 0.3" delivered, Eighteenmile Creek (Niagara) peaked +3hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.32"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade C
Buckets: NY · Erie, NY · Ontario, OH · Erie
Minor Oct 29, 2026 05:00 - Oct 29, 2026 06:15 (1.2h)

Thu October 29 New York (Lake Erie) Storm

Brief Cazenovia Creek pulse -- 0.0" Thursday, back in shape by Tuesday.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade N/A
Buckets: NY · Erie
Major Oct 11, 2026 00:00 - Oct 12, 2026 04:00 (28.0h)

Sun October 11-12 Alley Storm

Oct 11-12 alley-wide storm -- 0.6" in 28hrs, Irondequoit Creek blew out, Grand River near Painesville fishable Sunday.

Max Rain: 0.58"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Moderate Oct 11, 2026 00:00 - Oct 11, 2026 01:00 (1.0h)

Sun October 11 New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio & Pennsylvania Storm

Oct 11 Alley front -- 0.5" delivered, Irondequoit Creek peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.48"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade N/A
Buckets: NY · Ontario, OH · Erie, PA · Erie
Severe Oct 7, 2026 23:00 - Oct 8, 2026 06:00 (7.0h)

Wed October 7-8 New York (Lake Erie) & New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio Storm

Oct 7-8 severe storm -- 1.2" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Thursday.

Max Rain: 1.21"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: NY · Erie, NY · Ontario, OH · Erie
Moderate Oct 5, 2026 12:00 - Oct 5, 2026 13:00 (1.0h)

Mon October 5 New York (Lake Ontario) Storm

Oct 5 New front -- 0.3" delivered, Johnson Creek peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.33"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: NY · Ontario
Moderate Oct 4, 2026 16:15 - Oct 5, 2026 04:15 (12.0h)

Sun October 4-5 New York (Lake Erie) & New York (Lake Ontario) Storm

Oct 4-5 Alley front -- 0.0" delivered, Eighteenmile Creek (Niagara) peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: NY · Erie, NY · Ontario
Moderate Oct 3, 2026 11:30 - Oct 3, 2026 13:15 (1.8h)

Sat October 3 New York (Lake Ontario) Storm

Oct 3 New front -- 0.0" delivered, Johnson Creek peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: NY · Ontario
Moderate Oct 2, 2026 08:00 - Oct 2, 2026 15:00 (7.0h)

Fri October 2 Alley Storm

Oct 2 Alley front -- 0.5" delivered, Johnson Creek peaked +27hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.49"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade D
Buckets: Steelhead Alley

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