Rip Current — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Florida
May 2, 2026 · NOAA Storm Events record
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
1
Property damage
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Area
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Event narrative (NOAA)
A 17-year old male and a 12-year old male were swimming at Cocoa Beach when they were caught in a rip current. The 12-year old was rescued and transported to the hospital in critical condition. The 17-year old was later found submerged and unresponsive. The teen was later pronounced deceased.
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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.