Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant coastal flooding risk is expected. Although the morning high tide will reach around 18.2 ft, barometric pressure is not unusually low (around 1007 hPa), and NOAA has indicated a near 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak tide will occur near 08:30 AM local time.
IMPACTS
No substantial impacts are anticipated. Minor ponding near shorelines is possible, but overall flooding is not expected.
Historical Category 3 events typically showed stronger indicators (e.g., more pronounced low pressure or higher flood likelihood from NOAA). Given pressure near 1007 hPa and a 0% flood likelihood, today’s tides, though moderately high, should not pose a direct flooding threat.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Coastal conditions will be close to a flood event and worth monitoring. The evening high tide is expected around 18.5 ft with a significantly lower barometric pressure of about 995.6 hPa.
WHEN
Peak risk occurs around 08:00 PM local time near the highest tide.
IMPACTS
While notable water levels may develop along low-lying zones, widespread or major flooding is unlikely. Minor nuisance flooding could occur briefly in susceptible areas.
Although 18.5 ft is not exceptionally high compared to some historical Category 4 events (which often exceed 19–20 ft), the relatively low barometric pressure draws extra attention. NOAA’s official flood likelihood remains at 0%, suggesting that only minor impacts are expected. Nonetheless, local residents should keep watch on evening tide levels.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Conditions remain near the threshold for minimal flooding, particularly late morning into midday when tide height reaches around 18 ft. Barometric pressure could dip close to 992.5 hPa.
WHEN
Peak high tide occurs late in the morning (near 11:30 AM local time).
IMPACTS
While this low pressure and moderate high tide warrant attention, major property damage is not expected. Possible minor effects include slight flooding of immediate shoreline areas and low-lying sections.
Historical Category 4 events typically featured tide heights of 19 ft or above (or significantly lower pressures). Today’s tide sits just below those more concerning levels, but it is still important for residents to stay mindful of any localized impacts, especially given the very low pressure.
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.