Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding expected. Tides will peak around the midday hours (near 18.3 to 18.6 ft), but barometric pressure is forecast to remain quite high (about 1028-1030 hPa), keeping flood risk minimal.
WHEN
Highest tide expected from late morning through early afternoon, approximately 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts are anticipated. Normal to slightly higher-than-average water levels along shorelines may be observed, but inundation is not expected.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood indicates 0.0% flood chance for 12/16.
• Historically, Category 3 or higher events have involved lower barometric pressures (often near or below 1006 hPa) combined with tides exceeding 20 ft. The current conditions do not match those criteria.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding expected. While tides may climb close to 19 ft, the barometric pressure (around 1022-1025 hPa) remains elevated, reducing the potential for coastal flooding.
WHEN
Higher tides will occur early morning and again around midafternoon, roughly 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM PST and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant coastal flooding impacts. Water may approach but is unlikely to exceed typical high tide boundaries.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood remains at 0.0% for 12/17.
• In past Category 3 events, tides were generally above 20 ft with more favorable (i.e., lower) pressure for coastal flooding. These conditions do not align with such a scenario.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding expected. Tides could reach about 19.5 to 19.6 ft in the early morning, but with forecast barometric pressure still well above critical low levels (around 1017-1018 hPa), flood risk remains minimal.
WHEN
Highest tide likely between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM PST, with another elevated tide in the early afternoon.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding is anticipated. Minor water level increases along beaches and low-lying areas are possible but should stay below flood thresholds.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood for 12/18 is very low (0.1%).
• Although tides surpass 19 ft, pressures and wind patterns are not conducive to serious flooding when compared to historical Category 3 or higher events, which typically featured tide heights of 20+ ft and notably lower pressure.
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.