Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tides are expected to peak around 20.2 ft late on June 26 beneath moderately low barometric pressure (near 1004 hPa). Although the tide height is notably high, official NOAA flood likelihood for this date remains very low.
WHEN
Peak high tide near 7:00 PM–8:00 PM local time.
IMPACTS
Overall risk of property damage is low. Minor ponding in very low-lying areas could occur, but widespread flooding is unlikely.
• Compared to past Category 3 events, the projected 20+ ft tide height is in a similar range.
• Unlike more severe Category 4–5 historical floods, the barometric pressure remains well above 992.8 hPa, reducing the potential for major flooding.
• NOAA’s official flood likelihood is near 0.1%, indicating only a marginal chance of minor flood impacts.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
A similar situation continues with tide heights approaching 20 ft and barometric pressure near 1004–1005 hPa. NOAA forecasts a 0% flood likelihood, but the tide remains high enough to warrant monitoring.
WHEN
Peak high tide near 7:00 PM–8:00 PM local time.
IMPACTS
Minor tidal overflow is possible in the most flood-prone spots (e.g., low seawalls or depressed roadways). Significant flooding or property damage is not anticipated.
• Despite high tide levels, the barometric pressure is not low enough to heavily exacerbate coastal flooding.
• Historical comparisons show that, when pressure remains above ~1000 hPa and wind speeds are relatively gentle, major flooding is unusual.
• NOAA’s data for Day 2 supports only a minimal flood risk classification.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Though barometric pressure dips to around 1000.9 hPa (slightly lower than the previous days), the forecast tide stays just below 20.1 ft, and NOAA still indicates a 0% flood likelihood. Conditions are close enough to potential thresholds that continued awareness is advised.
WHEN
Peak high tide near 8:00 PM local time.
IMPACTS
Minor impacts in typically vulnerable areas are possible, but more serious flooding remains unlikely without a significant drop in pressure or a higher surge.
• Lower pressure than on Days 1–2, yet still well above historically dangerous flood-pressure levels (< 993 hPa).
• Tide heights remain below major-flood benchmarks (above ~21 ft).
• NOAA’s official outlook underscores low flood probability, but with continuing high tides, it is prudent to stay informed.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Categories 1-2: No risk of flooding.
Category 3: Close to a flood event and worth monitoring.
Category 4: Flooding is likely however, it is uncertain if this will cause major property damage.
Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.