Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Close to a flood event and worth monitoring, but unlikely to cause flood damage. The evening high tide is expected to reach around 19.4 ft with barometric pressure near 1008.95 hPa.
WHEN
Primary concern from approximately 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM PDT, in conjunction with the highest tide at about 20:54.
IMPACTS
Minor impacts may occur in very low-lying areas near the shoreline, but widespread flooding or damage is not anticipated.
• A moderately lower barometric pressure (though still well above the critical 992.8 hPa threshold) combines with a relatively high tide reading.
• Historical data show that tides near or above 19 ft can be worth monitoring; however, NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for today is 0.0%, reducing concerns for severe flooding.
• Winds are not forecast to be particularly strong or from directions historically associated with severe flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. While the evening high tide is again near 19.3 ft, the barometric pressure is higher (about 1015.9 hPa), and NOAA’s outlook remains at 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tidal levels expected around 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts anticipated. Areas along the shore are expected to remain dry.
• The comparatively higher pressure and the continued low NOAA flood likelihood point to minimal if any coastal inundation.
• Wind patterns are not expected to exacerbate tide levels significantly.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. The highest tide is forecast to be around 18.4 ft, with moderate barometric pressure near 1012.36 hPa.
WHEN
Slightly higher afternoon and late-evening tidal periods (notably around 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM PDT), but below historical flood triggers.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding impacts in low-lying coastal areas.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0.0% for this date.
• Wind conditions are forecast to remain relatively calm or from less impactful directions.
• Historical severe flood events in this area have generally combined much lower barometric pressures with tides >20 ft.
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.