Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No immediate risk of flooding is expected. Although the afternoon/evening high tide will reach around 19 ft, the barometric pressure is forecast to remain relatively high, and NOAA’s flood likelihood analysis shows 0% chance of flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide near 18:48 PDT on 2025-08-26.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts are anticipated; coastal areas should remain largely unaffected.
Historical Category 3 flood events often had both higher tides (>20 ft) and notably lower barometric pressure (<1006 hPa), sometimes flagged by NOAA’s forecasts with a nonzero flood likelihood. Today’s conditions differ substantially: pressure is around 1013–1014 hPa, and NOAA’s data indicates a low flood likelihood. Consequently, this matches a Category 2 (no risk of flooding) scenario.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no risk of flooding is expected. The highest tide (around 18.7–18.8 ft) coincides with barometric pressure well above historical flood thresholds, and NOAA’s likelihood remains at 0%.
WHEN
Highest tide near 19:24 PDT on 2025-08-27.
IMPACTS
No notable impacts to shorelines or infrastructure are expected.
Compared to past Category 3 or 4 flood events, Day 2’s tides are lower, and barometric pressure (around 1009 hPa) is significantly higher than the low-pressure scenarios that contributed to historical flooding. NOAA indicates no sign of tidal inundation issues, further supporting the Category 2 designation.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Conditions remain stable, with tides peaking around 18.3–18.4 ft and barometric pressure near 1007–1008 hPa. Flood likelihood remains at 0%.
WHEN
Highest tide near 19:42 PDT on 2025-08-28.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding impacts in coastal areas.
Although the barometric pressure is slightly lower than on Days 1 and 2, it is still well above the historically significant threshold of ~992 hPa that typically raises flood concerns. Tide heights remain below those seen in documented Category 3–5 floods. NOAA’s official guidance also shows minimal likelihood of flooding.
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.