Rip Current — Del Norte, California
2001-03-27 · near Crescent City, Del Norte, California
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A youth visiting the beach with a group from Ashland, Oregon was swept of a rock at Preston Island by a large wave. Currents then carried the youth about 100 yards offshore where deputies lost visual contact.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5236435. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.