Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Tides are expected to peak near 18.76 ft under relatively moderate barometric pressure (~1009 hPa), which remains well above the historically low pressure levels (near or below 992.8 hPa) typically associated with flood events. Wind speeds from the SSW are not anticipated to exacerbate tidal effects significantly.
WHEN
Highest tides occur around mid-morning (07:18) and again in the early evening hours (19:18-19:30). Despite these tidal peaks, conditions remain below the threshold levels (21+ ft) historically linked to flood risk in this area.
IMPACTS
• No immediate threat of coastal inundation.
• Shorelines and low-lying areas remain unlikely to experience flood conditions.
• Barometric pressure is too high to signal a severe weather or storm surge situation.
• NOAA’s forecast indicates a 0.0% flood likelihood for this date, reinforcing a low-risk scenario.
• Historical events show flooding risk typically increases with tide heights over 21 ft and notably lower pressure. None of these factors align for this date.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. While the tide may reach approximately 18.35 ft in the evening (around 19:42), barometric pressure (~1009–1007 hPa) remains above critical flood-indicating thresholds, and winds from the W/NW remain modest.
WHEN
Peak flooding conditions, if any, would most likely coincide with high tides near 08:12 and again around 19:42. However, neither the tide heights nor the barometric pressure for these times approach values historically associated with coastal flooding.
IMPACTS
• Coastal flooding is not expected.
• Minimal impacts to normal beach or shoreline activities.
• NOAA reports a 0.0% flood likelihood, indicating no concerns for widespread inundation.
• Although the late-day tide is relatively high, historical data shows that significantly higher tides (over 21 ft) coupled with notably lower barometric pressure are usually required to warrant more serious flood categories.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Morning tides and an evening peak (around 20:12) may approach 17.8 ft, still well below the 21 ft benchmark historically linked to flood concerns. Barometric pressures remain near ~1007 hPa, indicating stable conditions.
WHEN
Periods of elevated water levels will occur around 09:18 and 20:12. Neither is expected to produce flooding due to the combination of insufficiently high tides, moderate pressures, and low wind speeds.
IMPACTS
• No coastal flooding or property impact expected.
• Normal marine and shoreline activities can continue without interruption.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0.0%, aligning with the absence of other severe weather indicators.
• Past flood events (Category 4 and 5) often have tide heights significantly exceeding 20 ft, along with notably low pressures (<992–1002 hPa). Current forecasts show none of these parameters in alignment.
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.