Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Despite relatively high tides (peaking near 19.6 ft), the barometric pressure remains well above the historically significant low-pressure threshold (992.8 hPa). NOAA’s forecasted flood likelihood for this date is 0%, indicating no coastal flooding risk for low-lying areas.
WHEN
Highest tides around 03:42 AM and 03:54 PM local time.
IMPACTS
No immediate flooding issues are expected. Normal tidal fluctuations may create minor ponding in extremely low-lying spots, but no property damage or widespread inundation is anticipated.
• Barometric pressure for peak tides is around 1014.95–1017.93 hPa, which is much higher than the low-pressure events historically tied to significant flooding.
• Wind speeds are relatively low (generally under 10 mph), and the wind direction does not strongly push water onshore.
• Compared to historical Category 3 or 4 events (often involving tides above 20 ft and lower barometric pressures), these conditions remain well below critical flood thresholds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Tides peak near 19.8 ft in the afternoon, but again under stable barometric pressures. NOAA continues to indicate a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides around 04:36 AM and 04:24 PM–04:36 PM local time.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding concerns. Minor ponding could occur in poorly drained areas, but no closures or major impacts are anticipated.
• Barometric pressure data (about 1013 hPa in the early morning, up to 1025 hPa later) is significantly higher than historical flood-trigger levels.
• Historical Category 3–4 events involved lower barometric pressures and/or higher tide heights continuously above 20 ft.
• With calm wind conditions and a continued 0% NOAA flood probability, there is no indication of coastal flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Although the tides approach 19.8–19.9 ft in the late afternoon, pressures are even higher (around 1026 hPa), offering stable conditions with no indication of coastal inundation.
WHEN
Highest tides around 05:30 AM and 04:48 PM–04:54 PM local time.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected. Low-lying beach and road areas will remain clear, with no notable property or infrastructure issues anticipated.
• Peak barometric pressures exceed 1026 hPa, which is substantially above the threshold historically linked to major coastal flood events.
• Wind speeds remain low, and NOAA flood likelihood remains at 0%.
• Compared with events like 12/18/2024 (Category 4, ~20.6 ft tide and more moderate pressure), current conditions show higher atmospheric pressure and slightly lower tidal peaks, reinforcing the low flood risk.
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.