Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides are forecast to peak near 18.7 ft in the early-to-mid afternoon, with barometric pressure above 1010 hPa.
WHEN
Greatest tidal heights around midday into the early afternoon local time.
IMPACTS
No substantial flood impacts anticipated. Shoreline roads and low-lying areas should remain accessible.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is 0% for this date.
• Historically, moderate or severe flood events required tides over 20 ft combined with significantly lower barometric pressure.
• Compared to events like the 12/18/2024 Category 4 (tide ~20.6 ft; pressure ~1016 hPa), these tides and pressure readings remain below thresholds that typically produce coastal inundation.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. The maximum forecast tide is near 19.1 ft around mid-afternoon, but barometric pressure is relatively high (~1019 hPa).
WHEN
Peaking tidal conditions midday to mid-afternoon local time.
IMPACTS
Little to no impact. Normal beach and waterfront activity expected.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood remains at 0%.
• Although tide height approaches levels sometimes linked with minor flooding, the high barometric pressure suggests stable conditions.
• This setup is significantly less severe than historical Category 3 or 4 floods, which generally had lower barometric pressures and higher water levels.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Projected tide may approach 19.2 ft in the mid-afternoon, though barometric pressure around 1015 hPa is not low enough to elevate flood concerns.
WHEN
Highest tides forecast early to mid-afternoon local time.
IMPACTS
No notable inundation issues are expected at these tide and pressure levels.
• NOAA’s analysis indicates a 0% flood likelihood for this day.
• In contrast to the historical Category 5 event on 12/27/2022 (tide ~22.3 ft and pressure ~978 hPa), both the forecast tide and pressure values remain outside the critical range for coastal 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.