Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

2022-05-28 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue reported 16 rip current related water rescues at Carolina Beach, NC.

Wider weather episode

Numerous rip currents resulted in one drowning and multiple rescues by area lifeguards as a result of a three to four foot southeast swells.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1020457. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.