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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.

Severe Jul 1, 2026 23:00 - Jul 2, 2026 01:00 (2.0h)

Wed July 1-2 New York (Lake Erie) & New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio Storm

Jul 1-2 severe storm -- 1.4" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Thursday.

Max Rain: 1.44"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: NY · Erie, NY · Ontario, OH · Erie
Major Jun 30, 2026 17:00 - Jul 1, 2026 06:00 (13.0h)

Tue June 30 - July 1 New York (Lake Erie) & New York (Lake Ontario) & Ohio Storm

Jun 30-Jul 1 alley-wide storm -- 0.8" in 13hrs, Oak Orchard Creek blew out, Salmon River fishable Wednesday.

Max Rain: 0.83"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade A
Buckets: NY · Erie, NY · Ontario, OH · Erie
Severe Jun 25, 2026 11:00 - Jun 26, 2026 09:00 (22.0h)

Thu June 25-26 Alley Storm

Jun 25-26 severe storm -- 1.1" of rain across Steelhead Alley. Lake Erie tribs out through Thursday.

Max Rain: 1.05"
Forecast Accuracy: Grade B
Buckets: Steelhead Alley
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

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