Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant coastal flooding is expected. Tide heights will reach around 18 feet, which in other circumstances can pose some concern; however, elevated barometric pressure near 1000 hPa and NOAA’s zero percent flood likelihood point to minimal risk for flooding.
WHEN
Higher tides during the late evening (approximately 23:42 local time).
IMPACTS
No flooding anticipated. Low-lying areas along the waterfront are unlikely to experience inundation.
Historically, comparable tides at or under 18 feet with barometric pressures around or above 999 hPa have not produced flood conditions in this area. NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for July 4 is 0.0%, reinforcing the forecast of no coastal flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no significant coastal flooding is expected. Tides approach the mid-to-upper teens in height, but remain below historical flood thresholds. Pressure values, though slightly lower in the morning (995–998 hPa), are still not in the range that has historically coincided with flood events.
WHEN
Highest forecast tide near mid-morning (09:00) and then again in the late evening, but with pressures remaining above critical flood-trigger levels.
IMPACTS
No observed or expected flooding in low-lying coastal areas.
Comparisons with past Category 3–4 events show those required higher tides (often above 19–20 feet) or substantially lower barometric pressures (below ~992.8 hPa). NOAA’s Flood Likelihood remains at 0.0% for July 5.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant coastal flooding is expected. Early morning high tides near 18 feet are offset by moderate barometric pressure (around 1002 hPa), and NOAA’s outlook again indicates a very low flood probability.
WHEN
Primary high tides in the early hours (00:18) and a lesser peak later in the day, both accompanied by pressures well above critical thresholds.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are anticipated. Waterfront roads, parking areas, and beaches remain accessible.
Although 18-foot tides warrant attention in other weather setups, present barometric readings and NOAA’s 0.0% flood likelihood strongly suggest no flood risk. Historically, events in Categories 3–5 required either much lower pressure or tides exceeding 20 feet.
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.