Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding is expected. While the afternoon high tide is relatively elevated (near 19.3 ft), barometric pressure remains in a moderate range (~1011 hPa), and NOAA data indicates a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs mid-to-late afternoon (approximately 2 PM to 5 PM).
IMPACTS
Due to the moderately high tide, very minor ponding could occur along the immediate shoreline. However, no road closures or property impacts are anticipated.
• Tide levels are below the 21 ft threshold typically associated with flood risk.
• Historical Category 3 and 4 events involved either notably lower barometric pressure or higher tides than those forecast today.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood Analysis underscores minimal concern, further supporting a Category 2 classification (no risk of flooding).
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Close to a flood event and worth monitoring, but unlikely to cause flood damage. The high tide (near 19.46 ft) will coincide with a lower barometric pressure (~1003 hPa) compared to Day 1.
WHEN
Peak tide conditions from late morning into mid-afternoon (around 11 AM to 4 PM).
IMPACTS
Minor overflowing or backwater effects could occur in very low-lying shoreline spots; however, widespread flooding or property damage is not expected.
• Though the tide is fairly high and pressure is lower than Day 1, it remains above the critical 992.8 hPa mark, and the tide height is still below 21 ft.
• Historical Category 4–5 floods typically involve tide heights over 20 ft with much lower pressures.
• NOAA continues to rate flooding likelihood at 0%, which keeps expected impacts at the mild end of the spectrum.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Still close to a flood event but unlikely to cause damage. Tide height is forecast around 19.48 ft alongside a somewhat lower barometric pressure (~999 hPa).
WHEN
Highest risk window is mid-to-late afternoon (roughly 2 PM to 5 PM).
IMPACTS
Possibility of minor inundation along beaches and nearshore areas, but no significant property damage is anticipated.
• While this day features the lowest barometric pressure of the three (~999 hPa), the tide remains below 21 ft—key for major flooding risk.
• Historical comparisons show that much lower pressure (near or below 992 hPa) combined with tides above 21 ft are typically needed to trigger higher-category events.
• NOAA’s official outlook remains at 0% flood likelihood, suggesting only localized, minor effects.
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.