Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Based on an anticipated midday high tide near 18.5 ft and a barometric pressure around 1013.85 hPa, no significant coastal flooding is expected.
WHEN
Highest tide around early afternoon on 2025-10-02 (approximately 14:00–15:00 PDT).
IMPACTS
No direct impacts expected. Local roads and low-lying coastal areas should remain clear of tidal inundation.
• Historical events with similar or lower barometric pressure often coincide with higher tides (greater than 20 ft) before posing a flood risk, which is not the case here.
• NOAA flood likelihood is 0.0%, reinforcing that conditions are insufficient for flooding.
• Wind speeds are relatively low and not from a direction that would exacerbate flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Although the afternoon high tide could approach 18.8 ft and barometric pressure may drop closer to 1007.9 hPa, forecast data and NOAA guidance still indicate no flood threat.
WHEN
Highest risk window would be mid-afternoon on 2025-10-03 (around 14:30–15:00 PDT), but no flooding is anticipated.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding of shorefront roads or properties. Normal marine conditions are expected along the coast.
• Historically, similar or higher tidal levels have reached Category 3 or above only when paired with notably lower barometric pressures (below ~992 hPa) or significantly higher tides (>21 ft). Neither criterion is met.
• NOAA’s daily forecast reports a 0.0% flood likelihood, indicating low concern.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Even though the forecast high tide may approach approximately 19.1 ft in mid-afternoon, the barometric pressure is expected to be around 1016.75 hPa, a stable reading that keeps flood potential minimal.
WHEN
Peak tide occurs in the early to mid-afternoon on 2025-10-04 (around 15:00 PDT).
IMPACTS
No adverse impact is expected along the shoreline or in low-lying areas.
• While 19 ft is relatively high, historical Category 3 or above events typically involved both lower barometric pressure and/or higher tides exceeding 20 ft.
• NOAA still projects a 0.0% flood likelihood. Local wind forecasts do not suggest any significant storm surge.
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.