Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood impacts are expected. Tides reach roughly 17.7 ft with barometric pressure well above critical low levels, indicating no significant coastal flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide near mid-morning around 10:00 PST.
IMPACTS
No direct flood impacts are anticipated for shorelines or low-lying areas. Normal tidal variations are expected without property damage or inundation.
• Barometric pressure is near 1013 hPa, which is much higher than the historically low pressures that contributed to flooding events.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for this date is 0%, well below any flood threshold.
• Wind direction and speed are not conducive to onshore wave buildup.
• Compared with past Category 3 or higher flood events (e.g., 12/27/2023), conditions here do not match the lower pressures and higher tides seen historically.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no flood impacts are expected. Tides peak near 17.7 ft, and barometric pressure remains relatively stable.
WHEN
Peak high tide is early morning around 04:54 PST (and again near midday).
IMPACTS
No significant flooding is expected. Minor splashing or localized pooling could occur, but no property damage or elevated water levels are anticipated beyond normal.
• Mean sea-level pressure of about 1006–1009 hPa is well above the historically critical 992.8 hPa range.
• NOAA projects 0% flood likelihood for 09/29, with a large margin below the flood threshold.
• Wind direction remains primarily from the south or southwest, not favoring onshore surge conditions.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood impacts are forecast. Tides may briefly approach 17.9 ft, but barometric pressure remains significantly higher than flood-indicating levels.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs midday and late evening, with barometric pressure near 1003–1004 hPa.
IMPACTS
No inundation of low-lying areas expected. Typical tidal fluctuations with no notable property risk.
• Although tide heights approach historical Category 3 ranges, the barometric pressure is relatively high and NOAA indicates a 0% flood likelihood.
• No strong onshore winds from the W/NW; history shows such conditions combined with low pressures raise flood potential — not present here.
• This compares favorably to previous, more serious events (e.g., late December 2022) when tides exceeded 20 ft and barometric pressure dropped well below 992 hPa.
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.