Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Tides will reach approximately 18.95 ft at around 5:00 PM local time, but barometric pressure remains relatively high (above 1016 hPa), and NOAA’s Flood Likelihood indicates 0.0% for this date.
WHEN
Highest tide near 5:00 PM on 09/22.
IMPACTS
No notable coastal flooding impacts are expected. Low-lying zones should not experience inundation based on these projected conditions.
• The barometric pressure of ~1016.8 hPa at the evening high tide is significantly higher than thresholds typically associated with flooding events.
• Historical Category 3 or greater events generally feature lower pressures (often near or below ~1000 hPa) and/or higher tides exceeding ~20 ft.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 09/22 is 0.0% with more than 2 meters of clearance from the flood threshold.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Although the tide will approach 18.77 ft around mid-to-late afternoon, the barometric pressure (~1008 hPa) is not sufficiently low, and NOAA’s Flood Likelihood remains at 0.0%.
WHEN
Highest tide near 5:24 PM on 09/23.
IMPACTS
No expected flooding in coastal neighborhoods or roads. Normal tidal conditions should prevail without significant concerns.
• Compared to historical events in Categories 3 and above, these predicted tides (under 19 ft) coupled with moderate barometric pressure pose minimal flood risk.
• Wind speeds are forecast to be relatively calm, further reducing the chance of storm surge or wave-driven impacts.
• NOAA’s threshold analysis shows no encroachment toward flood levels.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding, even though barometric pressure dips to around ~1002 hPa. The forecast high tide of about 18.51 ft is still below critical thresholds for coastal flooding, with NOAA reporting 0.0% likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide near 5:48 PM on 09/24.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding of roadways or low-lying shore areas. Conditions should remain stable throughout the morning and evening high tides.
• While 1002 hPa is lower than on the previous days, it is still well above historically significant pressure levels (often below ~993 hPa) associated with severe coastal events.
• The forecast tide height does not exceed 20 ft, and wind speeds remain modest.
• NOAA’s data indicates the tide remains substantially below the official flood threshold.
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.