Tsunami — Ventura County Coast, California

2022-01-01 · Ventura County Coast, California

Event narrative

A powerful tsunami, from a volcanic eruption near Tonga, produced some damage in Ventura Harbor. A 100 foot section of a dock was broken off with a 75 foot yacht attached to the dock. Additionally, a Harbor Patrol boat was capsized.

Wider weather episode

A underwater volcano erupted near the island of Tonga, generating a tsunami. In Ventura Harbor, some damage was reported with part of a dock broken off and a Harbor Patrol boat capsized.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1007650. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.