High Surf in Redwood Coast, California

High Surf March 12, 1996 · Redwood Coast, California

Deaths

$10K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Crab boat Ocean Gypsy was found by US Coast Guard helicopter in the surf of Mad River Beach. The two fishermen on board were missing and presumed lost (one body was eventually found). The exact time of the incident cannot be determined but occured between 0700 PST and 1430 PST. Incident probably weather related due to strong winds and rough surf.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5537682. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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