Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No substantial flooding is expected. Tides are forecast to peak near 17.6 ft late in the evening. Despite one period of relatively lower barometric pressure (around 994.95 hPa) early in the morning, the tide level at that time remains moderate and is not expected to produce flooding.
WHEN
Highest tides around 10:00 PM to midnight on August 2.
IMPACTS
No known impacts to property or roadways. Routine caution is advised around the shoreline.
• Barometric pressure near the high evening tide is around 1001.92 hPa, which is not critically low.
• Winds are generally light and predominantly southerly, not from the W or NW where onshore winds could exacerbate flooding.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood is reported at 0.0% for this date.
• Compared to historical Category 3 events where NOAA indicated some likelihood of flooding, today’s conditions closely match Category 1-2 thresholds indicating no flood risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no significant flooding anticipated. Peak tide may reach about 17.6–17.7 ft late at night, but pressure remains above critical thresholds and NOAA projects minimal flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide near 11:30 PM on August 3.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts expected. Minor water run-up near the shoreline is possible, but widespread flooding is not forecast.
• Barometric pressure at peak tide is around 1004.95 hPa, remaining well above the historically low levels often associated with flooding.
• NOAA’s forecast continues to show 0.0% flood likelihood for this date.
• Wind conditions remain relatively calm and from directions unlikely to drive additional water onshore.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
A slightly higher tide near midday to early afternoon (around 18.0 ft), but barometric pressure is not low enough to suggest flooding. NOAA’s outlook still indicates minimal flood potential.
WHEN
Peak tide occurs around 3:00 PM on August 4.
IMPACTS
No flooding or property impacts are anticipated. Normal beach activities can proceed without major issues.
• Even though the tide briefly approaches 18.0 ft, pressure remains near 1002 hPa—not sufficiently low to cause coastal storm surge.
• Winds remain modest in speed and primarily from a southerly direction.
• NOAA’s likelihood remains at 0.0%, aligning with no observed flood signals.
• Past Category 3–4 events featured either higher tides (exceeding ~19 ft) or clearly lower pressure, neither of which is expected here.
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, though major property damage is uncertain.
• Category 5: Likely to flood with property damage.
• Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.