Rip Current — Coastal Volusia County, Florida

2025-12-26 · Coastal Volusia County, Florida

Event narrative

A 44-year-old man visiting from Canada drowned in Ormond Beach after being caught in a rip current. Two other people were caught in the rip current but were able to make it safely back to shore. The man was transported to a local emergency room where he was pronounced deceased.

Wider weather episode

A man visiting the area from Canada drowned in a rip current near Ormond Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1298509. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.