High Surf — Washington, Rhode Island
2003-09-18 · Washington, Rhode Island
1
Direct deaths
Wider weather episode
A 67-year old man drowned off the coast of Narragansett. High surf associated with Hurricane Isabel caused him to lose his footing near Black Point, sweeping him into the water.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5374546. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.