Marine High Wind in California

1 marine high wind events since 1996

Every marine high wind event the National Weather Service has filed in California, year by year, with the most significant episodes. Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 48 knots or more over water.

The most significant on the map

The most significant marine high wind episodes in California.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The record

Events: 1
Deaths: 1
Injuries: 2
Damage: $50,000

Every year

The most significant

Ranked by deaths, injuries, damage and size together.

Marine High Wind in California, December 2, 19961 death · 2 injured · $50,000 · 1 eventHeavy seas capsized a fishing vessel off of Fern Canyon when it was caught abeam by a large wave. Two crew members were rescued but one drown.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.