Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected; forecast data indicates tide levels could reach around 19.2 ft, but this is below thresholds historically associated with noticeable flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide near 5:36 PM (17:36) local time, but overall conditions remain stable throughout the day.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts anticipated. Normal coastal activity is expected with minimal wind and barometric pressure around 1000–1001 hPa, which is not sufficiently low to amplify flood risk.
• Historical comparisons (e.g., Category 4 events) typically involved tide heights over 19 ft combined with barometric pressures below roughly 993–995 hPa, far lower than current forecasts.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-08-08 is 0.0%, further confirming minimal flood potential.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected. Tides will be moderately high (about 18–19 ft) at times, but pressures near 999–1005 hPa remain well above critical levels that historically trigger flooding.
WHEN
Highest risk periods around 3:42 AM and 6:00 PM local time, though neither event is expected to approach flood conditions.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding or property impacts anticipated. Coastal areas should remain clear.
• Even though barometric pressure briefly dips below 1000 hPa, the tides do not exceed 20 ft, and NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-08-09 remains 0.0%.
• Historical Category 3 or higher floods often featured more extreme tide levels (often surpassing 20 ft) combined with significantly lower pressures.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is projected for this day. Tide peaks could briefly reach around 19.5–19.6 ft, but these remain below the 21 ft or greater levels normally seen in more concerning events.
WHEN
Late afternoon/evening high tides (approximately 5:54 PM local time) are expected to be the highest of the day, yet still insufficient to cause flooding under the forecast barometric pressure of roughly 1002–1004 hPa.
IMPACTS
No forecasted impacts; coastal roads and low-lying areas are expected to remain clear of any tidal inundation.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-08-10 stands at 0.0%, consistent with all other observed indicators of low flood potential.
• When compared with historical Category 3–5 events, the absence of very low barometric pressure and the lack of extreme tide levels suggests no flooding concern.
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.