Cold/Wind Chill — Carquinez Strait and Delta, California
2021-05-16 · Carquinez Strait and Delta, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Three people went overboard on a boat in the Delta, with 2 people surviving and making it to shore. The third person is a 22 year old male who went missing near the Mokelumne River Bridge and is presumed to be deceased. Rescue officials noted that the deceased person was not wearing a lifejacket. CNRFC gauges near the Delta had water temperatures in the low to mid 60s.
Wider weather episode
Warm weather combined with cold and fast moving area waterways lead to 5 deaths across the region in the month of May.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 963157. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.