Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No notable risk of tidal flooding is expected on this day. Although tides are predicted to reach around 19.6 feet late in the morning, barometric pressure remains relatively high (around 1017 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood is listed at 0%.
WHEN
Morning high tide between approximately 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding concerns are anticipated. Low-lying areas, roads, and shorelines should remain unaffected under these conditions.
The tide height is significant (close to 20 feet) but not as high as some historic events that led to flooding (typically above 20 feet with substantially lower barometric pressure). The wind pattern is mild and not from a direction that typically pushes water onshore. Compared to past Category 3 or 4 floods, both the barometric pressure and NOAA’s reported likelihood are too low to suggest any flooding potential today.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant risk of tidal flooding is forecast. While the morning high tide will approach ~19.6 feet, barometric pressure is not falling to the levels historically associated with coastal flooding (remaining around 1010–1003 hPa).
WHEN
Peak tide near 11:00 AM PST, with a secondary, lower high tide late in the evening.
IMPACTS
Minimal to no impact on coastal roadways, parks, or infrastructure. No flood-related closures expected.
Historically, Category 4+ flooding has typically coincided with barometric pressure below 1002 hPa and tide heights above 20 feet. The pressure drop this day (to around 1002.95 hPa in the evening) is still higher than the low-pressure thresholds previously associated with more serious events. NOAA’s flood likelihood remains near 0.1%, reinforcing a very low flood risk designation.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Little to no coastal flood risk anticipated despite a late-morning tide near 19.7 feet. Barometric pressure around 1003 hPa is not low enough to drive concern, and NOAA’s listed flood likelihood is again only 0.1%.
WHEN
Highest tide expected around 11:30 AM–12:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No noticeable coastal flooding. Normal day-to-day activities should proceed without disruption.
Even though tide levels are similar or slightly higher than Day 2, the barometric pressure is still relatively high compared to known flood-trigger events. Winds remain light and not strongly onshore. As a result, conditions do not align with historical flooding scenarios that reached Categories 3 or above.
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.