High Surf — Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon
2014-04-24 · Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A man was struck by a large wave while rock climbing at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon. The wave swept him into the ocean where he drowned. His body was found May 5, 2014 near Cape Lookout in Tillamook County.
Wider weather episode
A rock climber was hit by a large wave that swept him into the Ocean.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 515523. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.