Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is anticipated. Tides will reach an afternoon high around 19.4 ft, but barometric pressure is quite high (over 1025 hPa), and NOAA indicates a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide near 3:30 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
Little to no flooding concerns. Low-lying areas along the shoreline are expected to remain unaffected.
Comparing these conditions to historical data (e.g., Category 3 events that involved higher tides in excess of 20 ft and/or lower pressures closer to 1000 hPa) confirms that the elevated barometric pressure and moderate tide height keep flood risk minimal.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Still no substantial risk of flooding. Afternoon high tide is forecast around 19.5 ft, with barometric pressure above 1013 hPa, which remains well above known low-pressure flood thresholds. NOAA again projects a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide near 3:54 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding issues are expected. Typical minor ponding or wet conditions along low-lying coastal spots may occur, but no damaging inundation is anticipated.
Historical moderate flood events often coincide with either tide heights above 20 ft or notably lower pressure (below ~1000 hPa). Current forecasts indicate neither condition is met, aligning with a Category 2 (no risk) assessment.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. The highest tide will briefly approach 19.8 ft during the late afternoon/early evening, but barometric pressure remains around 1013–1014 hPa, safely above critical low-pressure benchmarks. NOAA continues to report 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide near 4:30–4:42 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
Coastal areas should remain dry apart from typical wave action near the shoreline. No significant inundation concerns.
Although the tide is slightly higher than Days 1 and 2, it remains below the more flood-prone thresholds historically associated with Category 3 or higher events. Favorable weather patterns and stable pressure minimize any potential for 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.