Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tides will reach around 17.7 ft late in the morning, which is close to past minor flood thresholds but still unlikely to cause any substantial flood damage. Barometric pressure is expected to remain around 1004–1005 hPa, and NOAA indicates a low overall flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest water levels are expected from late morning through early afternoon (approximately 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM PST).
IMPACTS
• Minor ponding of water in very low-lying areas.
• No significant property damage anticipated.
• Roads and parking areas directly adjacent to the shoreline may experience brief, localized standing water.
• Compared with a historical Category 3 event on 12/27/2023 (17.460 ft, pressure ~1006 hPa), current conditions are similar but with NOAA’s forecast showing 0% flood likelihood.
• Winds from the south around 6–12 mph are not expected to strongly exacerbate tidal levels.
• Overall barometric pressure is not near the low-pressure thresholds (<992.8 hPa) that have historically contributed to more serious flooding.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide heights may approach 17.9 ft by midday. While this level warrants observation, pressures ranging around 1003–1011 hPa suggest limited storm intensity, and NOAA continues to show a very low flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak conditions likely from mid-morning to early afternoon (approx. 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST).
IMPACTS
• Minor water accumulation in typical low-lying coastal spots.
• Unlikely to cause road closures or property damage.
• Historical comparison: Category 3 events have included tides in the 17–20 ft range, yet barometric pressures in those cases sometimes involved a higher flood likelihood.
• Current data shows no significant deviation from normal seasonal high tides, and no major wind-driven surge is anticipated from the south.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide projections near midday suggest heights of around 18.2 ft, somewhat higher than the previous two days. However, barometric pressure is forecast to be around 1015 hPa—still far from the low-pressure conditions known to aggravate flooding.
WHEN
Highest tides are expected from late morning to early afternoon (approximately 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM PST).
IMPACTS
• Possible brief encroachment of water in the most flood-prone shoreline areas.
• No significant impacts on property or road infrastructure are anticipated.
• Although the tide is notably higher than Days 1 and 2, the lack of low pressure (<992.8 hPa) and NOAA’s 0% flood likelihood imply minimal flooding risk.
• Wind speeds are expected to be moderate with a southerly direction, which typically does not compound surging along this particular shoreline.
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.