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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Rain likely Tonight — 64% chance per NWS (Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms). 31 rivers in the precipitation window.

Storm Archive

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

Moderate Sep 5, 2026 05:30 - Sep 7, 2026 06:15 (48.7h)

Sat September 5-7 New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio Storm

Sep 5-7 Alley front -- 0.0" delivered, Genesee River peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: NY · Ontario, OH · Erie
Major Aug 30, 2026 15:00 - Sep 1, 2026 11:00 (44.0h)

Sun August 30 - September 1 Alley Storm

Aug 30-Sep 1 alley-wide storm -- 0.9" in 44hrs, Oak Orchard Creek blew out, Conneaut Creek fishable Wednesday.

Max Rain: 0.86"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Moderate Aug 26, 2026 06:01 - Aug 29, 2026 05:15 (71.2h)

Wed August 26-29 Alley Storm

Aug 26-29 Alley front -- 0.0" delivered, Chautauqua Creek peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Moderate Aug 10, 2026 00:00 - Aug 10, 2026 01:00 (1.0h)

Mon August 10 New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio & Pennsylvania Storm

Aug 10 Alley front -- 0.4" delivered, Johnson Creek peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.40"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade N/A
Buckets: NY · Ontario, OH · Erie, PA · Erie
Severe Aug 8, 2026 11:00 - Aug 8, 2026 13:00 (2.0h)

Sat August 8 Alley Storm

Aug 8 severe storm -- 1.1" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Saturday.

Max Rain: 1.11"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Severe Aug 6, 2026 11:00 - Aug 7, 2026 18:00 (31.0h)

Thu August 6-7 Alley Storm

Aug 6-7 superstorm -- 1.5" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Friday.

Max Rain: 1.54"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Moderate Aug 4, 2026 01:34 - Aug 4, 2026 08:49 (7.2h)

Tue August 4 Ohio Storm

Aug 4 Ohio front -- 0.0" delivered, Conneaut Creek peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: OH · Erie
Severe Aug 1, 2026 20:03 - Aug 4, 2026 08:49 (60.8h)

Sat August 1-4 Alley Storm

Aug 1-4 superstorm -- 1.6" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Monday.

Max Rain: 1.64"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Major Jul 29, 2026 16:00 - Jul 29, 2026 23:00 (7.0h)

Wed July 29 New York (Lake Erie) & New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio Storm

Jul 29 alley-wide storm -- 0.5" in 7hrs, Johnson Creek blew out, Salmon River fishable Thursday.

Max Rain: 0.53"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: NY · Erie, NY · Ontario, OH · Erie
Major Jul 28, 2026 05:00 - Jul 28, 2026 13:00 (8.0h)

Tue July 28 Alley Storm

Jul 28 alley-wide storm -- 0.9" in 8hrs, Buffalo Creek blew out, Johnson Creek fishable Tuesday.

Max Rain: 0.94"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Moderate Jul 23, 2026 09:49 - Jul 24, 2026 04:04 (18.3h)

Thu July 23-24 New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio Storm

Jul 23-24 Alley front -- 0.0" delivered, Genesee River peaked +14hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.00"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: NY · Ontario, OH · Erie
Severe Jul 21, 2026 11:00 - Jul 24, 2026 04:04 (65.1h)

Tue July 21-24 Alley Storm

Jul 21-24 superstorm -- 1.6" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Thursday.

Max Rain: 1.57"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: Steelhead Alley

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