Rip Current — Kenosha, Wisconsin

2018-09-06 to 2018-09-12 · Kenosha, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A male teenager jumped into Lake Michigan at the north pier in Kenosha Wisconsin during a period when strong winds and high waves were creating dangerous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan. The teenager disappeared under the waves due to structural and rip currents under the water. A second person also jumped into the water, but was able to climb out. The teenager's body was found 6 days later several miles north of the pier along the Lake Michigan shore near Carthage College.

Wider weather episode

A teenager drowns in Lake Michigan during a period of dangerous swimming conditions due to high winds and waves.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 774125. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.