Rip Current — Coastal Walton, Florida

2007-03-22 · Coastal Walton, Florida

Event narrative

Walton County Sheriff officials reported that a man drowned when a kayak carrying him and his teenage son overturned off Grayton Beach State Park. The son swam safely to shore.

Wider weather episode

Fifty rip currents were reported in the waters off Walton County by the South Walton County Fire District during the afternoon of March 22. These rip currents were directly responsible for the drownings of two men, one at Grayton Beach, and the other at Miramar Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 21469. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.