Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected. Tides may reach around 19.8 ft, but the exceptionally high barometric pressure (around 1030 hPa) greatly reduces flood potential.
WHEN
Peak tide levels late morning to noon on 2025-12-12.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts are anticipated. Normal tidal influences on low-lying areas with minimal or no inundation expected.
• The tide height of about 19.8 ft is below the higher thresholds observed in historical Category 3 events (e.g., 20.68 ft on 01/06/2025).
• Barometric pressure is significantly higher (±1030 hPa) than pressures typically associated with flooding (sub-1000 hPa).
• NOAA Flood Likelihood is very low (0.6%), reinforcing the conclusion that no flooding is expected for 2025-12-12.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated based on moderate tide levels (just under 20 ft) and elevated barometric pressure (about 1023.7 hPa).
WHEN
Peak tide late morning to midday on 2025-12-13.
IMPACTS
No flooding expected. Minimal or no inundation along the shoreline.
• The predicted highest tide remains below the levels recorded in past Category 3 or higher events.
• Barometric pressure is again well above the low-pressure thresholds where major coastal flooding can occur.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood is reported as 0.1%, which is consistent with normal tidal variation and no flooding concerns.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated. Tides near 19.2 ft coincide with barometric pressure near 1014 hPa, which remains relatively stable and not conducive to coastal flood conditions.
WHEN
Midday peak tides on 2025-12-14.
IMPACTS
Little to no flooding impacts in coastal or low-lying areas.
• Though the barometric pressure is lower than on previous days, it still does not approach the historical low-pressure readings (below 992 hPa) associated with significant flooding.
• The tidal heights remain under about 20 ft, which is consistent with no flood category based on comparable historical data.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood is 0.0%, indicating an extremely low probability of water levels nearing flood thresholds.
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; uncertainty remains regarding major property damage.
• Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
• Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.