Thunderstorm Wind — Putnam, Florida

2002-07-20 · near Bostwick, Putnam, Florida

Event narrative

Bass boat would not start as thunderstorm approached and was taken under tow by a pontoon boat. Bass boat filled with water and sank. Victim could not be located due to low visibility, wind and waves. Victim was not wearing a life jacket.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5306794. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.