Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flood risk is expected. Despite a relatively high tide height (near 19.6 ft), the barometric pressure (around 1025 hPa) is quite high and NOAA’s flood likelihood is effectively 0%. Under these conditions, the potential for coastal inundation remains minimal.
WHEN
Highest tide near 2:00 PM PST on November 2.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding concerns anticipated. Low-lying areas are not expected to be affected given the elevated barometric pressure and calm wind conditions.
• Compared to historical Category 3 or 4 events, the forecasted barometric pressure is much higher and the NOAA flooding likelihood is negligible.
• Wind speeds and directions do not indicate significant onshore flow.
• Overall conditions closely align with a no-flood scenario.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no substantial flood risk is indicated. The tide will peak near 19.8–19.9 ft, but barometric pressure (near 1012–1014 hPa) is not low enough to raise serious concerns, and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains extremely low (0.1%).
WHEN
Highest tide near 2:30 PM PST on November 3.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts expected. Shoreline roads and nearby properties should not experience inundation under these conditions.
• Although the tide height is moderately high, it is still below the levels seen during historical moderate floods.
• Barometric pressure is not approaching the low thresholds (below about 992 hPa) that historically correlate with higher flood risk.
• NOAA’s data supports a minimal likelihood of flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Little to no flooding risk. The forecast tide may briefly reach around 20.0 ft, but the barometric pressure stays near or above 1020 hPa and NOAA indicates only a 0.5% flood likelihood—which remains very low.
WHEN
Highest tide near 2:45–3:00 PM PST on November 4.
IMPACTS
No impacts to infrastructure or roadways are anticipated. Low-lying coastline areas are not expected to flood.
• Historical events at or above Category 3 typically involve higher tides (>20.5 ft) combined with notably lower pressure; those conditions are not present this week.
• Observed wind speeds and directions do not suggest any additional onshore push that could raise water levels.
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.