Rip Current — Coastal Bay, Florida

2019-07-15 · Coastal Bay, Florida

Event narrative

An 18 year old male from Truman, AR died as a result of a rip current behind 9875 South Thomas Dr. Panama City Beach police confirmed that this occurred around 5:30 pm CDT.

Wider weather episode

The South Walton Fire Department Beach Safety Director confirmed the death of a 53 year old male from Tennessee as a direct result of being caught in a rip current. From some accounts, it's possible the individual was trying to rescue his daughter. A high risk of rip currents was in affect at the time. In addition, the South Walton Fire Department Beach Safety Director confirmed the death of a 39 year old male as a direct result of being caught in a rip current.

In Bay County, a 61 year old male from Chattanooga, TN died as a result of a rip current near the 15000 block of Front Beach Road. Single red flags were flying. In addition, a 67 year old male from Panama City Beach drowned as a result of a rip current later that afternoon. An 18 year old male from Truman, AR died as a result of a rip current behind 9875 South Thomas Dr.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 846988. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.