Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No notable flood risk is expected. While tidal levels will reach nearly 19.8 ft at their peak, the barometric pressure remains relatively high (above 1014 hPa) and NOAA forecasts a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak tidal levels occur around mid-afternoon to late afternoon on 2025-10-07, but with the high pressure in place, flooding is not anticipated.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected. Normal tidal fluctuations will occur, and low-lying coastal areas should see no inundation issues.
Historical Category 3 or higher events generally involved tides above 20 ft coupled with barometric pressures below 1000 hPa, or a significantly elevated NOAA flood likelihood. Today’s conditions remain well outside those key thresholds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk is expected despite another relatively high tide (approximately 19.8–19.84 ft) because barometric pressure is forecast to be very high (exceeding 1026 hPa) and NOAA again indicates a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides around early to mid-afternoon, but strong high pressure stabilizes conditions, reducing the chance of coastal flooding.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding; typical tidal variations. Coastal infrastructure and low-lying areas are not expected to experience flooding impacts.
Comparisons with historical Category 3–5 floods show that those events combined notably low pressure with tides exceeding 20 ft and higher flood likelihood scores. Neither of these conditions is present here.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk is expected. Tidal heights may again reach near 19.5 ft, but the continuing high-pressure environment (around 1024–1025 hPa) and a 0% flood likelihood from NOAA keep flood potential minimal.
WHEN
Peak tidal levels occur during mid to late afternoon hours, with no indicator of hazardous overflow or inundation.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts. Routine fluctuations in tide levels are not expected to inundate shoreline areas.
Even above-average tide levels fall short of historical flooding thresholds. Barometric pressure remains strong, offsetting any tidal influences, and NOAA data does not indicate additional 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.