Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Overall tide levels on July 18 are forecast to reach around 19.67 ft near 10:00 PM–10:30 PM local time. While that is a relatively high tide for this area, barometric pressure estimates are not exceptionally low (about 1003.49 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood data for this date remains at 0%. Therefore, this places conditions “close to a flood event” and worth monitoring, but significant flooding or damage is unlikely.
WHEN
From the late evening hours (around 9:30 PM to just after midnight).
IMPACTS
• Minor coastal roadway ponding or very localized water pooling near low-lying shorelines.
• No substantial flooding or infrastructure damage is expected under current conditions.
Comparing with historical Category 3 events (e.g., 01/06/2025 at 20.68 ft but with higher pressure), the tide heights for Day 1 are somewhat lower than that event’s peak but still notable. Because NOAA’s likelihood estimate remains at 0%, and barometric pressure is not near storm-level lows (<992.8 hPa), the likelihood of any actual flood event is low.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
A second day of elevated tide levels is expected on July 19, with forecasts indicating a peak near 19.39 ft close to 11:00 PM–11:30 PM. Barometric pressure will be slightly lower than Day 1’s peak (about 1000.13 hPa) but still not critically low. NOAA’s daily flood likelihood remains at 0%.
WHEN
Highest water levels late at night, around 11:00 PM to midnight.
IMPACTS
• Minor water encroachment onto beach areas and possible pooling near lower seawalls or harbor edges.
• No meaningful or damaging flooding is anticipated.
Historic comparisons (e.g., events with a similar or higher tide but much lower pressure) indicate that further pressure drops are typically needed for more intense flooding. The NOAA data also suggests minimal flood potential for July 19. Consequently, Day 2 remains in the “close to a flood event” range but is unlikely to produce damage.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
On July 20, two moderate high-tide peaks are projected: one in the late morning to early afternoon (up to around 17.68 ft at about 2:48 PM) and another at night that could approach 19.12 ft near 11:30 PM. Barometric pressure readings for high-tide periods drop near 998.27 hPa, somewhat lower but still not below critical storm thresholds (<992.8 hPa). NOAA’s official flood likelihood remains at 0%.
WHEN
• Midday peak around 2:00 PM–3:00 PM.
• Late-night peak around 11:00 PM–midnight.
IMPACTS
• Possible nuisance pooling along the immediate waterfront—still unlikely to cause flooding of roadways or property.
• No significant property impacts expected.
Although barometric pressure is trending lower compared to the previous two days, it remains above the historically significant pressures that have coincided with major flood events in Redondo Beach. Coupled with NOAA’s confidence level (0%), these conditions suggest continued caution but do not rise to the levels necessary for damaging flooding.
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.