Rip Current — Coastal Flagler, Florida

2021-05-24 · Coastal Flagler, Florida

Event narrative

A swimmer was pulled to safety by Flagler Beach Ocean Rescue in Central Flagler Beach. Medial treatment was not needed.

Wider weather episode

Persistent easterly winds combined with elevated surf over the weekend created a High Rip Current risk along local NE FL beaches and resulted in numerous ocean rescues.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 952929. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.