Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No impactful coastal flooding is expected. Tides will be relatively high (approaching 19 ft) in the afternoon, but the very high barometric pressure around 1034 hPa reduces the flood risk significantly.
WHEN
Highest tide near 3:42 PM–4:00 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
No notable flood impacts. Low-lying areas should remain clear of any coastal inundation.
• Barometric pressure is much higher than during any historical flood events (over 1030 hPa versus below 1006 hPa in moderate to severe floods).
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for today is 0.0%, underscoring the low risk.
• Winds remain light and are not from a direction that typically exacerbates tidal flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, high tides (approximately 18.7 ft) are anticipated, but the barometric pressure (around 1036 hPa) is extremely high. No coastal flooding is expected.
WHEN
Peak tide around 4:00 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts are forecast. Low-lying areas will likely stay dry.
• NOAA indicates a 0.0% chance of flooding for this date.
• Historically, even moderate flood events have occurred under significantly lower barometric pressure; current conditions do not align with flood-producing factors.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tides around 18.4–18.5 ft, but the barometric pressure remains above 1033 hPa, leading to no significant flood risk.
WHEN
Highest tide near 4:24 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are anticipated.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood remains at 0.0% for Day 3.
• Winds are relatively mild and from directions that do not typically exacerbate water levels.
• By comparison, historical Category 4 or 5 floods involved both high tides and much lower pressure near or below 1000 hPa.
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.