Rip Current — Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2024-06-26 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A 17 year old male was found dead last night after drowning in Lake Michigan off of Bender Park in Oak Creek, WI (Milwaukee Co). He was swimming with his family at Bender Park Beach when a rip current (Likely structural given photos near break wall) swept him and two other teenagers under the water. Another teenager was hospitalized. Moderate Swim Risk conditions with messaging in MKX HWO.

Wider weather episode

Moderate Swim risk with 2-3ft waves and onshore winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1269622. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.