Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on December 16. Although tides reach around 18.6 ft in the midday hours, the barometric pressure is particularly high (above 1028 hPa), and NOAA indicates a 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide around 1:30 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts anticipated. Normal coastal conditions are expected.
• Tide near 18.6 ft is below historical flood thresholds.
• Barometric pressure is significantly higher than in past flood events.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood is minimal at 0.0%.
• Winds from the SSW are moderate but not conducive to major storm surge.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk is indicated on December 17. The tide may briefly approach 19.1 ft before sunrise, but barometric pressure remains relatively high (1022–1024 hPa), and NOAA still shows a 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides near 5:00 AM and around 2:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts anticipated. Low-lying areas will likely remain unaffected.
• Maximum tide height around 19.1 ft.
• Pressure is well above the low-pressure range typically associated with coastal flooding.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood remains near 0.0%.
• Historical Category 3 or higher flooding generally involved both lower pressure and higher tides than currently forecast.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is forecast on December 18. A morning tide of approximately 19.6 ft aligns with slightly lower barometric pressure (about 1018 hPa) but is still not comparable to historical flooding events, and NOAA indicates only 0.1% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides around 5:30 AM and 2:30 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No expected flooding impacts. Coastal areas should not see significant inundation.
• Tide near 19.6 ft is below past documented flood levels in Redondo Beach.
• Pressure remains much higher than in severe flood events (far from the 992.8 hPa threshold).
• NOAA’s flood likelihood is extremely low at 0.1%.
• Winds are moderate and not reinforced by a strong onshore flow.
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.