Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of significant flooding is expected on Day 1. Tides will reach around 19.4 ft near the 06:00 hour, and while this is relatively high, barometric pressure readings (around 1015–1016 hPa) remain well above historically low-pressure events that have led to more serious flood conditions. NOAA’s official flood likelihood for this date is 0.0%.
WHEN
The highest tide on Day 1 is expected near 06:00 PST, with another peak in the mid-afternoon around 15:36 PST.
IMPACTS
There is no considerable flood threat at this time. Normal tidal fluctuations may briefly impact very low-lying shore areas, but widespread inundation or property damage is not anticipated.
• Compared to historical flood events (e.g., Category 3–5 levels), the projected barometric pressure is much higher and the tide heights are below critical thresholds.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood Analysis indicates no significant likelihood of flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no risk of substantial flooding is expected for Day 2. High tide levels will be close to 19.7 ft around 06:36 PST and 16.0 ft in the late afternoon, but the barometric pressure (around 1013–1015 hPa) remains relatively high. NOAA’s flood likelihood stands at 0.0% for this date as well.
WHEN
• Morning high tide around 06:36 PST
• Afternoon high tide near 16:06 PST
IMPACTS
No significant impacts are anticipated. Minor, routine tidal effects may occur along the immediate shoreline, but conditions do not suggest near-flood levels.
• Although the morning tide is moderately high, the comparatively higher barometric pressure and low NOAA flood probability indicate no notable flooding risks.
• Historical Category 3 or higher events typically included lower pressure or higher tides, which Day 2 does not exhibit.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flood threat for Day 3 despite a slightly lower barometric pressure (around 1008–1011 hPa) than previous days. Projected high tide near 07:06 PST will approach 19.8 ft, still below the levels commonly associated with Category 3–5 floods. NOAA’s official flood likelihood is only 0.1%.
WHEN
• Primary high tide near 07:06 PST
• An overnight high tide occurs around 01:42 PST, but with moderate pressure (about 1010.98 hPa)
IMPACTS
No substantial coastal flooding is expected. Occasional minor splash-over in typical low spots may occur, but no property damage or extended street flooding is anticipated.
• While the barometric pressure is lower than on Days 1–2, it remains above the historically low-pressure thresholds (near or below ~992 hPa) that have driven larger flood events.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood analysis remains “Low,” indicating minimal chance of nuisance or moderate flooding.
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.