Rip Current — Kenosha, Wisconsin

2017-08-07 · Kenosha, Wisconsin

Event narrative

An 18 year old male drowned after jumping from North Pier into Kenosha Harbor. Structural currents below the surface of Lake Michigan likely contributed to the drowning.

Wider weather episode

An 18 year old man drowned in Kenosha harbor after jumping into Lake Michigan from North Pier. Structural currents likely contributed to the man being pulled underwater.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 706359. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.