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.

Severe Jun 14, 2026 14:00 - Jun 15, 2026 07:00 (17.0h)

Sun June 14-15 Alley Storm

Jun 14-15 superstorm -- 2.0" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Thursday.

Max Rain: 1.99"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade C
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Severe Jun 9, 2026 20:00 - Jun 12, 2026 12:00 (64.0h)

Tue June 9-12 Alley Storm

Jun 9-12 superstorm -- 9.5" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Friday.

Max Rain: 9.54"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Moderate Jun 6, 2026 12:00 - Jun 7, 2026 04:00 (16.0h)

Sat June 6-7 New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio Storm

Jun 6-7 Alley front -- 0.4" delivered, Sandy Creek (Adams) peaked +4hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.43"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: NY · Ontario, OH · Erie
Major May 25, 2026 01:00 - May 25, 2026 11:00 (10.0h)

Mon May 25 Alley Storm

May 25 alley-wide storm -- 0.8" in 10hrs, Sandy Creek (Adams) blew out, Sandy Creek (Hamlin) fishable Monday.

Max Rain: 0.81"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Major May 22, 2026 20:00 - May 24, 2026 11:00 (39.0h)

Fri May 22-24 Alley Storm

May 22-24 alley-wide storm -- 0.8" in 39hrs, Sandy Creek (Adams) blew out, Oak Orchard Creek fishable Tuesday.

Max Rain: 0.81"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade C
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Major May 20, 2026 03:00 - May 20, 2026 08:00 (5.0h)

Wed May 20 Alley Storm

May 20 alley-wide storm -- 0.9" in 5hrs, Sandy Creek (Adams) blew out, Sandy Creek (Hamlin) fishable Wednesday.

Max Rain: 0.91"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade F
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Major May 19, 2026 01:00 - May 19, 2026 13:00 (12.0h)

Tue May 19 New York (Lake Erie) & Ohio Storm

May 19 alley-wide storm -- 0.9" in 12hrs, Buffalo Creek blew out, Cazenovia Creek fishable Thursday.

Max Rain: 0.90"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: NY · Erie, OH · Erie
Major May 16, 2026 21:00 - May 17, 2026 01:00 (4.0h)

Sat May 16-17 New York (Lake Erie) & New York (Lake Ontario) & Pennsylvania Storm

May 16-17 alley-wide storm -- 0.9" in 4hrs, Sandy Creek (Adams) blew out, Eighteenmile Creek (Niagara) fishable Sunday.

Max Rain: 0.92"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: NY · Erie, NY · Ontario, PA · Erie
Moderate May 13, 2026 04:00 - May 14, 2026 02:00 (22.0h)

Wed May 13-14 New York (Lake Ontario) Storm

May 13-14 New front -- 0.6" delivered, Sandy Creek (Adams) peaked +5hrs as expected.

Max Rain: 0.58"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: NY · Ontario
Major May 10, 2026 02:00 - May 10, 2026 03:00 (1.0h)

Sun May 10 New York (Lake Erie) Storm

May 10 alley-wide storm -- 0.8" in 1hrs, Buffalo Creek blew out, Cazenovia Creek fishable Monday.

Max Rain: 0.75"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: NY · Erie
Severe May 5, 2026 22:00 - May 6, 2026 18:00 (20.0h)

Tue May 5-6 Alley Storm

May 5-6 superstorm -- 1.9" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Saturday.

Max Rain: 1.88"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade C
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Major May 1, 2026 12:00 - May 1, 2026 22:00 (10.0h)

Fri May 1 Ohio & Pennsylvania Storm

May 1 alley-wide storm -- 0.8" in 10hrs, Euclid Creek blew out, Black River fishable Sunday.

Max Rain: 0.75"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade C
Buckets: OH · Erie, PA · Erie

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