Rip Current — Racine, Wisconsin

2025-07-31 · Racine, Wisconsin

Event narrative

The Racine Sheriff's Office said the 15-year-old went under while swimming at Carre-Hogle Park (2 S Racine in Racine County) and did not resurface. She was later pulled from the water approximately 20 feet from shore. Reported conditions were very poor, with 20'25 mph sustained winds, 3 feet waves in the lagoon area (behind a break wall) and visible rip currents observed by first responders. Also noted conditions were making rescue difficult. Buoy 45199 (Salmon Unlimited) reported 5-6 ft waves around the time a few miles offshore from event. MKX had a Beach Hazard Statement in effect.

Wider weather episode

Strong northeasterly, onshore winds and waves of 3-7 ft occurred along Lake Michigan beaches across southeastern WI resulting in conditions for dangerous currents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1269618. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.