Rip Current — Galveston, Texas

2008-06-14 · Galveston, Texas

Event narrative

Rip currents claimed the life of a twenty year old male on the northeast corner of the jetty at 17th street and Seawall Boulevard off Galveston Island.

Wider weather episode

Rip currents were blamed for a drowning fatality at the Galveston Island jetties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 117638. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.