Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected, but tides will be relatively high in the morning (around 06:30 AM) and mid-afternoon. Barometric pressure remains high (above 1024 hPa), which significantly reduces the likelihood of any flooding.
WHEN
Primary high tide periods of interest on December 20 are around 06:30 AM and 03:48 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No noticeable flooding in low-lying areas is anticipated. Coasts and harbors should not experience any inundation issues based on current data.
Comparing to historical events, even though the tide height approaches 20 ft, the barometric pressure is much higher than in past flood events, and NOAA’s stated flood likelihood is only 1.2%. These factors strongly indicate minimal flood risk for Day 1.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Expect another set of fairly high tides in the morning (near 07:00 AM) and late afternoon. However, barometric pressures are projected to be even higher (around 1028–1029 hPa), keeping flood probabilities very low.
WHEN
Key high tide times on December 21 are around 07:00 AM and 04:24 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No flood impacts are expected in coastal zones or other vulnerable areas; water levels should remain safely below flood thresholds.
Even though tide heights may briefly exceed 20 ft, the very high barometric pressure and the low NOAA flood likelihood (2.3%) suggest no sensible flooding risk. Historical Category 3 or higher events usually involve lower pressures and higher likelihood percentages.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tides continue, but they remain below critical 21 ft levels. Pressure observations around 1021 hPa are still well above the values recorded during significant flooding events.
WHEN
High tides of note on December 22 occur around 07:30 AM and 05:06 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding concerns are anticipated. Water levels should stay below the established flood threshold.
Historical comparisons show that truly impactful coastal flooding in Redondo Beach typically requires lower barometric pressure paired with tides exceeding 21 ft. Here, maximum forecast tides near 20 ft, combined with NOAA’s low flood likelihood (2.1%), support a low-risk Category 2 outlook.
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.