Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding is expected. Tide heights will peak near 18.66 ft around late morning (11:36 AM) under relatively high barometric pressure (~1016.82 hPa). NOAA’s flood likelihood is 0%.
WHEN
Highest tide near 11:36 AM PDT.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts anticipated. Low-lying areas and shorelines are expected to remain unaffected.
Comparing to past Category 3 events (tide heights above 17 ft under lower barometric pressure), current conditions show higher atmospheric pressure and NOAA’s 0% flood likelihood. This indicates the system lacks the low-pressure signature commonly contributing to coastal flooding. Consequently, conditions are in line with Category 2: no risk of flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk expected. Tide heights will peak near 18.79 ft around midday (12:24 PM) with even higher barometric pressure (~1022.73 hPa). NOAA’s flood likelihood is again 0%.
WHEN
Highest tide near 12:24 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding. Recreational areas and coastal roads should remain clear.
Historical comparisons show that higher tides (over 20 ft) combined with notably lower barometric pressures have coincided with Category 3 or higher events. Here, barometric pressure is well above critical thresholds, and NOAA forecasts minimal flood risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding expected. The highest tide near 19.06 ft (1:00 PM) occurs with moderate barometric pressure (~1014.78 hPa), still not near the historically low ~992 hPa typically contributing to coastal flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide near 1:00 PM PDT.
IMPACTS
Coastal and low-lying areas should remain unaffected; no inundation issues anticipated.
Although the midday tide is comparatively higher than the previous two days, the pressure remains well above critical low-pressure events. NOAA’s official projection remains at 0% flood likelihood, supporting the Category 2 assessment.
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.