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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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🌩️ Ohio — Moderate
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2 rivers rising 4.1×+ in 6h

2 rivers affected

🌧️ Forecasted Rain

Rain likely Tonight — 78% chance per NWS (Rain Showers). 32 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
Severe Sep 2, 2026 10:00 - Sep 4, 2026 17:00 (55.0h)

Wed September 2-4 Alley Storm

Sep 2-4 superstorm -- 3.1" of rain across Steelhead Alley; NWS Buffalo forecast undershot by 0.9". Lake Erie tribs out through Thursday.

Max Rain: 3.14"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
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
Severe Aug 22, 2026 08:00 - Aug 24, 2026 02:00 (42.0h)

Sat August 22-24 Alley Storm

Aug 22-24 superstorm -- 2.2" of rain across Steelhead Alley; NWS Cleveland forecast undershot by 0.8". Lake Erie tribs out through Sunday.

Max Rain: 2.22"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
Major Aug 19, 2026 09:00 - Aug 19, 2026 14:00 (5.0h)

Wed August 19 Alley Storm

Aug 19 alley-wide storm -- 0.6" in 5hrs, Genesee River blew out, Cazenovia Creek fishable Wednesday.

Max Rain: 0.61"
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

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