Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Coastal water levels may approach minor flood thresholds due to relatively high tides (near 19.6 ft), although barometric pressures will remain above critically low levels. Overall flood damage is unlikely but worth monitoring.
WHEN
Highest risk period is around the early morning high tide (approximately 05:30 AM PST).
IMPACTS
• Minor tidal overflow could affect low-lying roads, parking areas, or parks close to the shoreline.
• No substantial property damage is anticipated.
Barometric pressure during the key high tide (~1017.75–1012.81 hPa) is not significantly low compared to historical severe flood events. NOAA’s flood likelihood percentage is very low (0.1%), further reducing overall flood risk. While the tide height is comparable to some past moderate events, the higher pressure readings and NOAA data suggest only a minor chance of water encroachment.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tides (peaking near 19.9 ft) combined with moderately lower barometric pressure near 1002.99 hPa could bring water levels close to minor flood thresholds. Flooding is not expected to be substantial.
WHEN
Highest risk near the early morning high tide (around 06:00 AM PST).
IMPACTS
• Brief water encroachment into low-lying coastal areas is possible.
• Widespread property damage remains unlikely.
Historical category 4 and 5 flood events typically featured much lower pressure or higher tide peaks. Here, pressure is not near the critically low 992.8 hPa threshold, and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains less than 1%. Although worth monitoring due to the relatively high tide, conditions do not match the more severe historical flooding patterns.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
A higher tide height (near 20.0 ft) with comparatively high barometric pressure (~1022–1023 hPa) is expected. While the tidal level is notable, the high pressure and low NOAA flood probability suggest only minor impacts.
WHEN
Greatest risk timeframe is around the morning high tide (approximately 06:30 AM PST).
IMPACTS
• Possible minor overflow along shorelines and in typical low-lying spots.
• Significant flooding or damage is not anticipated.
Despite the tide cresting around 20 ft, the barometric pressure is substantially higher than during past severe events. NOAA’s flood likelihood forecast is around 1.2%, well below the more concerning thresholds. This comparatively stable atmospheric pressure reduces the chances of notable coastal flooding.
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.