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Rip Current — Walton, Florida

June 8, 2003 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
6
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Walton

Event narrative (NOAA)

At least 28 people were rescued from rough surf off the Walton County beaches. Six persons drowned. Reported by the Walton County EMA.

Other notable rip current events in Florida

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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