The wreck has been deteriorating over the years. During a storm (a remnant of Tropical Storm  Olga) on the evening of October 31, 2019, strong southwest winds raised Lake Erie's East Basin water levels to record highs. This resulted in record high flows into the Niagara River at Fort Erie, exceeding .
The wreck has been deteriorating over time due to a storm (a remnant of Tropical Storm Olga) on October 31, 2019, strong southwest winds caused Lake Erie's East Basin water levels to reach record highs, leading to record high flows into the Niagara River at Fort Erie.