Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
High tides peaking around 20.04 ft in the early afternoon, combined with a relatively high barometric pressure near 1024.67 hPa. NOAA’s flood likelihood remains low (approximately 1.8%). These conditions place the area close to a flood event, but significant flood damage is unlikely.
WHEN
Primary concern near midday to early afternoon (around 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST).
IMPACTS
Minor ponding of water in low-lying coastal areas is possible. Roadways immediately along the shoreline or in very low spots could experience brief standing water.
• Comparison to past data: Historically, Category 3 events have approached these tide levels but often had lower barometric pressures and higher NOAA flood-likelihood percentages.
• The higher barometric pressure (well above 992.8 hPa) greatly reduces the potential for severe flooding, keeping the risk in a lower category.
• Winds remain light during peak water levels, further minimizing coastal surge.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide heights near 20.17 ft around midday, with barometric pressure roughly 1024.65 hPa. NOAA’s flood likelihood is again low (around 1.8%). Conditions warrant monitoring but are unlikely to cause notable coastal flooding or flooding-related damage.
WHEN
Peak concern from late morning through early afternoon (approximately 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM PST).
IMPACTS
Localized water on roads located near the shoreline and minor nuisance flooding in areas with poor drainage.
• Tide levels are slightly over 20 ft. Historically, higher-risk floods coincided with pressures below 1016 hPa and much higher NOAA flood-likelihood values.
• Light to moderate winds also reduce wave action typically associated with more impactful flood events.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tides may reach approximately 20.22 ft in the early afternoon, with barometric pressure near 1021–1022 hPa and a slightly higher NOAA flood-likelihood (about 3.6%). While it remains a low likelihood overall, the marginally lower pressure makes active monitoring advisable.
WHEN
Greatest flooding chance from midday to mid-afternoon (about 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM PST).
IMPACTS
Potential for minor, short-lived flooding in especially susceptible spots along the coast. Limited or isolated impacts on roads next to the shoreline.
• Compared with historical Category 3 events, this tide height is somewhat lower than the more serious past flooding thresholds and is paired with higher pressure than in more severe floods.
• NOAA’s increasing but still relatively low percentage of flood likelihood supports a continued Category 3 assessment: close to a flood event, but major damage is not expected.
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.