Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Tides will reach around 19 ft midday, but with very high barometric pressure near 1029 hPa, there is minimal concern for coastal flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide levels around midday (12:30 PM) and again near late evening (10:30 PM), but flood risk remains low throughout the day.
IMPACTS
There are no notable flood impacts anticipated.
• Historically, events with tides of 20+ ft combined with much lower barometric pressure (near or below 1000 hPa) have produced Category 3 or higher flood risks.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood shows 0% chance of flooding today, further reinforcing that no coastal flooding is expected.
• Winds remain light to moderate and do not align with previous flood-inducing conditions.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk is expected. Though peak tide levels may approach 19 ft, the barometric pressure remains high (above 1028 hPa), reducing flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides occur in the early afternoon. Flood-producing conditions are unlikely throughout the day.
IMPACTS
No notable impacts from tidal activity are anticipated.
• Comparisons to past moderate flood events show much lower barometric pressure was a key factor; here, pressure is significantly higher.
• NOAA indicates 0% flood likelihood, matching the expectation that flooding will not occur.
• Wind conditions remain calm to light, not favoring any significant additional surge.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Still no flood risk expected. Tide heights may briefly reach just under 19.3 ft midday, but atmospheric pressure is forecast above 1030 hPa, keeping conditions stable.
WHEN
Peak tides around early afternoon, with very high pressure throughout the day minimizing flooding concerns.
IMPACTS
No expected impacts to coastal areas.
• Past Category 3+ flood events generally coincide with tides exceeding 20 ft and notably lower barometric pressure (<1000 hPa). Current forecasts do not match those conditions.
• NOAA continues to show no significant flooding potential; the distance to flood threshold remains comfortably large.
• Predominantly light winds from variable directions further reduce the chance of coastal inundation.
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.