Rip Current — Porter, Indiana

2008-07-13 · Porter, Indiana

Wider weather episode

West winds to 25 knots along with waves to 3 feet caused rip currents to develop near Kemil Beach in Northwest Indiana. A 14 year old boy drowned. His body was recovered three days later.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 125286. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.