High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands

Events

11

Deaths

4

Injuries

0

Damage

$25,000

• High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, March 8, 20102 deaths · 1 eventA cold front moved southward across the local waters and generated moderate northerly swells and locally strong northerly winds that affected the Atlantic waters and the Caribbean passages, resulting in rough and hazardous sea conditions.
• Coastal Flood and High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 17, 20101 death · 2 eventsLarge, long period northeast and then north swells of 9 to 13 feet generated by Hurricane Igor began affecting the U.S. Virgin Islands late in the evening on Thursday, September 16th, and continued through Tuesday September 21.
• High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, January 17, 20021 death · 1 eventHigh swells estimated at 10 feet swamped and capsized a ship boat about 12 miles of Sandy Point in St. Croix. Two of their occupants managed to climb on top of the boat and were rescued two days later. The third person was never found and presumed dead.
• High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, February 1 to 3, 1999$15,000 · 3 eventsA strong low pressure system developed north of the region producing large north swells. An associated cold front moved across the U.S. Virgin Islands on February 1. Unusual cooler temperatures were felt ahead of the front with St.
• High Surf and Waterspout in U.S. Virgin Islands, April 1 to 3, 19972 eventsA mariner reported a waterspout south of the island of St. John.
• High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, April 3, 19971 eventThe National Park Service in St. John reported ground swells in excess of nine feet across the northern beaches with some beaches closed due to flooding.
• High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, September 19, 19991 eventA marine spotter indicated high northeast swells estimated at 8 to 10 feet along the north coast of St. Croix. These swells produced breaking waves greater than 10 feet and beach erosion.
• High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, December 19, 2000$10,000 · 1 eventA 34 foot sailboat ran into a reef about one half mile north of St. Croix. There were no injuries.
• High Surf in U.S. Virgin Islands, December 29, 20091 eventA deep and slow moving low pressure system across the north central Atlantic generated large swells which began affecting Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands late in the day on Saturday December 26th, 2009.

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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.