Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Although tides will rise to around 19.4 ft at their peak, the barometric pressure remains significantly above the critical low threshold, and NOAA’s forecasted flood likelihood is 0%.
WHEN
• Highest tide windows near 03:00–03:30 AM and again around 05:00 PM–06:00 PM PDT on 08/22.
IMPACTS
• No anticipated flooding impacts. Shoreline areas remain safe from significant or damaging inundation.
• The barometric pressure at the early morning high tide is near 998 hPa—lower than typical but not close to the historically critical <992.8 hPa.
• At the afternoon high tide, barometric pressure is near 1004 hPa, providing further stability.
• NOAA’s analysis indicates a 0.0% chance of flooding for 08/22, with the tide crest still about 1.72 meters below the flood threshold.
• Compared to Category 3 or higher historical events, today’s conditions (tide height and moderate barometric pressure) do not constitute a significant threat.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. While tides remain high (near 19.4 ft), barometric pressure around the high tide periods is predicted to be close to or above 1004 hPa and up to 1010 hPa, well above the critical low-pressure mark.
WHEN
• Key high tide around 04:00 AM and 05:00 PM–06:00 PM PDT on 08/23.
IMPACTS
• No forecasted impacts to infrastructure; normal coastal activities can proceed.
• The highest barometric pressure reading of about 1010 hPa at the primary afternoon high tide substantially reduces storm surge potential.
• NOAA forecasts a 0.0% flood likelihood for this date, maintaining a comfortable margin below flood thresholds.
• Past Category 3–4 floods typically involved tides above 20 ft coupled with barometric pressures significantly lower than 992.8 hPa, which are not in play here.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides will again approach 19.3–19.4 ft in the late afternoon, but barometric pressures remain above 1010 hPa, and NOAA continues to rate the flood likelihood at 0%.
WHEN
• Main high tide influence near 05:00 AM and 06:00 PM PDT on 08/24.
IMPACTS
• No anticipated coastal flooding or property impacts.
• Despite somewhat elevated tide levels around 19 ft, no combined factors (such as extreme low barometric pressure or intense onshore winds) align to indicate higher risk.
• Distance to NOAA’s flood threshold remains comfortably negative at -1.81 m, reinforcing minimal conditions for coastal inundation.
• Historically, Category 4 or 5 events occurred with tides exceeding 20 ft plus notably lower pressures (often <992 hPa); these conditions do not match.
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.