Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
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Area
Ashland
Event narrative (NOAA)
Strong currents pulled a swimmer into deep water off Stockton Island at Julian Bay, about 15 miles northeast of Bayfield. The victim was found after a 5 hour search. Sea conditions were rough with 8 foot waves and heavy, breaking surf on the beach.
Other notable rip current events in Wisconsin
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.