High Surf — Galveston, Texas
2011-09-03 · Galveston, Texas
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Man on float was blown off well offshore and drowned. High winds and surf were believed to contribute to the accident according to beach patrol.
Wider weather episode
High offshore winds associated with Tropical Storm Lee knocked a beach goer off a flotation device. The man was unable to get back to shore and drowned.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 331019. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.