Rip Current — Coastal Volusia County, Florida

2022-09-14 · Coastal Volusia County, Florida

Event narrative

Volusia County Beach Safety and local broadcast media relayed reports that a 69-year-old male from Tampa, FL, drowned after being caught in a rip current at Ormond Beach. The incident occurred around 0830LST near the Traders Inn Beach Club at 1355 Ocean Shore Blvd. The victim had left a nearby hotel to go swimming 15 minutes before his body was discovered, according to his wife. Several beach goers reported a body in the surf to 911, and Volusia Beach Safety first responders initiated life saving efforts upon arrival. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Wider weather episode

A 69-year-old male from Tampa, FL was caught in a rip current and drowned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1047101. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.