Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
High tide levels are forecast to reach approximately 19.7 feet near 10:24 PM (22:24) local time, accompanied by a moderately low barometric pressure of around 1003 hPa. While this is considered close to a flood event worth monitoring, NOAA’s official Flood Likelihood remains at 0%. This suggests that any flooding, if it occurs, would be very minor.
WHEN
Peak concern during the late evening high tide window, especially near 10:00–11:00 PM local time.
IMPACTS
Minor water accumulation in typically low-lying areas is possible, but no major property damage is expected. Road closures are unlikely.
• Compared to past Category 3 scenarios, today’s tide height is somewhat significant, but barometric pressure is not low enough to strongly indicate severe flooding.
• Winds are forecast to remain light, which further reduces the chance of pushing excess seawater inland.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood data shows a 0% probability of flooding, which supports only close monitoring rather than major precautionary measures.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Evening tide levels could near about 19.4 feet close to 11:12 PM (23:12) local time. Barometric pressure is expected to drop to around 998 hPa, which is relatively low compared to normal but still not below the more critical historical flood thresholds. NOAA again indicates a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Primary window of interest is around 10:30 PM–11:30 PM local time, corresponding to the high tide cycle.
IMPACTS
Minor ponding of water could occur in extremely vulnerable spots along the shoreline, though there is no significant risk of widespread flooding or property damage.
• Historically, low barometric pressure combined with high tides can raise flood potential. However, the tide height is not projected to exceed the more severe benchmarks (20+ feet).
• Light wind speeds further lessen any potential surge effects.
• NOAA still projects no flood event (0% likelihood), indicating that conditions are mainly just worth watching rather than expecting any real inundation.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tide heights on this day look to peak at around 17.7 feet in the early-to-mid afternoon (about 2:48 PM / 14:48). Barometric pressure is forecast near 996 hPa, which does show lower atmospheric pressure but not sufficiently low to suggest a notable coastal flood threat, especially given the reduced tidal height compared with the previous days.
WHEN
Highest tides are expected late morning to early afternoon, peaking around 2:45–3:00 PM local time.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding concerns are anticipated. Normal marine fluctuations could cause minor splashing in typical wave-runup zones, but no impacts to shoreline infrastructure or property are expected.
• Despite the barometer reading being somewhat low, it does not meet the historical thresholds (e.g., below ~992 hPa combined with significantly higher tides) that have led to flooding in the past.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood remains 0% for this date, reinforcing a no-risk scenario.
• Wind speeds are forecast to stay modest, reducing any risk of storm surge buildup.
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.