Rip Current — Horry, South Carolina
2009-05-23 · Horry, South Carolina
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
An east wind and a strong easterly swell caused strong rip currents to occur near Myrtle Beach. A woman swimming near the 68th Avenue North beach access got caught in a rip current and drowned.
Wider weather episode
Strong easterly swells contributed to a rip related death.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 171579. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.