Waterspout — Terrebonne, Louisiana
2000-03-15 · near Theriot, Terrebonne, Louisiana
2
Direct deaths
$20K
Property damage
1
Magnitude
Event narrative
A waterspout struck a fishing boat approximately 3 miles offshore in the coastal waters of Terrebonne Parish, causing the vessel to be flipped in the air, tossing the three occupants in the water. Two of the men subsequently perished. One man swam ashore and was rescued several hours later.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5139381. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.