Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant coastal flooding risk is expected. Tides will reach around 19 ft, but barometric pressure remains relatively high (1008–1009 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood is 0.0%. Overall conditions do not indicate a flood event.
WHEN
No notable flood-specific time frame; highest tidal levels occur in the early evening.
IMPACTS
No immediate impacts. Minor splashing or very localized ponding may occur right at the water’s edge, but no property damage or road impacts are anticipated.
Historical Category 3 and higher events typically involved tide heights above 20 ft coupled with much lower barometric pressure (<1002 hPa). Current pressures are higher, and NOAA indicates minimal flood likelihood. Therefore, flooding is not expected on July 9.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant coastal flooding risk is expected, despite tides approaching 19.4 ft. Barometric pressure (~1004–1005 hPa) is still well above historically dangerous thresholds, and NOAA’s forecast indicates no flood likelihood.
WHEN
High tides likely midday and late afternoon, but no elevated flood threat.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding impacts. Normal beach activity is expected without inundation concerns.
Even though tide levels are moderately high, they remain under the 21 ft mark that typically raises concern. Winds are not forecast to exacerbate water levels, and NOAA’s official flood likelihood remains at 0.0%. Conditions are not comparable to past Category 4–5 events, which involved significantly lower barometric pressure.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant coastal flooding risk is expected. Tides could approach around 19.5 ft, but barometric pressure near 1002.8 hPa remains above severe thresholds, and NOAA flood likelihood continues at 0.0%.
WHEN
Highest tides generally occur mid-day and late afternoon, with no notable flood window.
IMPACTS
No flooding expected. Minor water intrusion along the immediate shoreline, but no property damage or road closures anticipated.
Although the barometric pressure is lower than the previous two days, it is still far above the ~992.8 hPa historically linked to notable flood events in this area. Compared to past Category 3 or higher events, these tides/pressures and the NOAA outlook strongly suggest no flooding will occur.
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.