Severe Weather History


Seiche Records Across the U.S.

77

Recorded events

9

Counties affected

0

Direct deaths

$1.4M

Property damage

77 seiche events are recorded across 9 U.S. counties between 1998 and 2025.

Systematic records for this hazard begin in 1996 — earlier gaps reflect reporting practice, not calm weather.

Most affected

Top counties for seiche

RankCountyEventsDeathsDamage
#1Erie County, New York20$85K
#2Winnebago County, Wisconsin20$0
#3Anchorage Municipality, Alaska10$750K
#4Muskegon County, Michigan10$20K
#5Erie County, Ohio10$0
#6Lorain County, Ohio10$0
#7Lucas County, Ohio10$0
#8Ottawa County, Ohio10$0
#9San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico10$0
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events · ranked by recorded event count