Historical tsunamis · May 6, 1952
1952 Lake Huron, Mi tsunami
United States
The tsunami of May 6, 1952 originated near Lake Huron, Mi (United States).
Key facts
- Date
- May 6, 1952
- Cause
- Meteorological
- Maximum documented water height
- 1.52 m
- Damage
- limited (under US$ 1 million)
- Observation records
- 3
- Countries affected
- 1
Cause according to NOAA/NCEI: Meteorological.
The highest documented water height was 1.52 m.
3 observation sites in 1 countries are recorded.
Damage is estimated at limited (under US$ 1 million).
Map of observation sites
3Each dot is a documented observation site; colour and size show the observed water height. The triangle marks the source.
Observations by country
| Country | Observation records | Maximum documented water height | Deaths | Earliest arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 1.50 m Lexington, Mi | — | — |
Highest documented water heights
3 / 3Individual documented observations for this event. Heights come from different measurement types and sources; not every location has a measured height.
| Location / station | Observed height | Distance from source | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, Mi · Mi | 1.50 m | 21 km | United States |
| Port Huron, Mi · Mi | 0.30 m | 15 km | United States |
| Harbor Beach, Mi · Mi | — | 84 km | United States |
More tsunamis
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Historical Tsunami Database. Confirmed events only. Deaths and damage are database estimates; older records are incomplete. Water heights come from different types of observation.