Rip Current — Charleston, South Carolina

2014-05-07 · Charleston, South Carolina

Event narrative

Between 1:45 pm and 2:00 pm EDT, three rip currents were reported near and north of the Isle of Palms county park. Two of the rip currents were about 100 yards north of the 21st Street beach access and another just south of the pier. A 20 year old male was pulled from the water near the 21st Street access point by four Good Samaritans, but died soon after. CPR was attempted by a fire and rescue unit.

Wider weather episode

Strong onshore winds and increased swell energy resulted in rip currents along the Charleston County coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 518612. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.