Rip Current — Central Oregon Coast, Oregon
2007-03-27 · Central Oregon Coast, Oregon
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A windsurfer was caught in a riptide and swamped by giant waves off the coast of Yaquina Head.
Wider weather episode
A late season Pacific storm brought strong winds and large waves to the Oregon near shore waters, producing hazardous conditions in the coastal zone.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 22681. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.