High Surf — Coastal Palm Beach, Florida

2005-09-12 · Coastal Palm Beach, Florida

Wider weather episode

The body of an African-American male was found dead in the surf in Palm Beach Shores. An empty 22-foot boat was found nearby, therefore it is assumed that the man drowned in the high waves/rough surf caused by Hurricane Ophelia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5474503. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.