Sneakerwave — Central Oregon Coast, Oregon
2018-09-09 · Central Oregon Coast, Oregon
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A couple and their young daughter took a trail down to rocks which overlook the ocean. A large wave washed over the rocks and swept the couple off the rocks and into the ocean. Both were taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Wider weather episode
A couple and their young daughter took a trail down to rocks which overlook the ocean. A large wave washed over the rocks and swept the couple off the rocks and into the ocean. Both were taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead. Significant wave heights were around 5 feet at the time of the accident.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 787817. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.