Strong Wind — Indian River, Florida

2014-03-13 · Indian River, Florida

Event narrative

A sudden wind increase following passage of a cold front led to steepening waves over open waters. A fishing boat within the Stick Marsh in Indian River County was swamped by the waves, estimated at two to three feet. There were three occupants onboard the boat. One person succumbed to the cold water and likely died from hypothermia. The other two persons also had hypothermia, but refused hospital treatment.

Wider weather episode

A sudden wind increase associated with a passing cold front swept through east-central Florida early on March 13. The winds steepened waves, swamped a fishing boat, and resulting in a fatality.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 495060. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.