Rip Current — Brazoria, Texas
2011-07-01 · Brazoria, Texas
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
Thirteen year old girl and a friend were caught in a rip current. The friend was rescued but the 13 year old drowned.
Wider weather episode
A 13 year old girl drowned at a beach near Surfside Texas. The drowning was believed to be related to rip currents.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 308568. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.