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Eventdex · Coastal

SANTA CRUZ

5724734

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event_typeStorm Surge/Tide
ncei_event_id5,724,734
episode_id2,414,114
begin_utc1999-10-28T18:00:00+00:00
end_utc1999-10-29T14:00:00+00:00
stateCALIFORNIA
cz_typeC
cz_nameSANTA CRUZ
deaths_direct2
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct2
injuries_indirect0
damage_property1M
wfo_sourceLAW ENFORCEMENT
episode_narrative15 foot swell in association with a relatively high tide produced waves as high as 40 feet which broke trough the seawall in Capitola and flooded low lying streets and businesses. A number of boats were ripped from their moorings and washed ashore or sunk. A 20 male surfer was drowned when he was caught in the huge surf. A number of other receive minor injuries. The Capitola Pier was closed for the first time anyone can remember because the waves were breaking up through the decking of the pier. The large swell had resulted from a storm that had stalled of the coast and built up a long fetch.the second fatality was on the Lovers Point area of Pacific Grove. A young honeymoon couple were on the beach when a wave estimated at 25 feet swept themout to sea. the woman 23 perished but here husband survived with only minor injuries.
year1,999

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SANTA CRUZ — Coastal — TerraPulse