Strong Wind in Iberia, Louisiana

Strong Wind September 21, 2006 · Iberia, Louisiana

46 mph

Estimated gust (40 kt)

Death

The wider storm

Four people were running crab traps in the Intracoastal Waterway from an aluminum boat when high winds forced water to come over the stern of the boat, capsizing it. Three people were able to swim to safety, but one man died in the accident.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5533337. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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