High Surf — Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

2009-11-18 to 2009-11-19 · Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

Two fishermen were reported missing late Wednesday night when they did not return from a fishing trip. Coast Guard searched for the men both on land and sea, but the search was called of late Thursday. Both high winds and rough seas were occurring at the time due to an incoming storm.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific storm brought strong winds and rough seas to the coastline and adjacent waters. Two fishermen were believed lost to the sea when they could not be found after going missing during a fishing trip.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 203913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.