Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding risk is expected. Although the high tide is forecast to reach around 20.26 ft in the morning, the barometric pressure (approximately 1027 hPa) is significantly higher than levels typically associated with flooding in historical events.
WHEN
Highest tide near 08:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No substantial impacts anticipated. Normal tidal fluctuations may reach into low-lying beach areas, but no flooding is expected.
Historical data show Category 3 flood events typically involve lower barometric pressure (around or below 1020 hPa) combined with tide heights near or above 20.6 ft. Here, the high pressure reduces any likelihood of coastal inundation. NOAA’s flood likelihood stands at only 3%.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding risk is expected. The high tide (near 20.30 ft) will coincide with very high barometric pressure (around 1030 hPa), which is not conducive to flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide near 09:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No substantive impacts forecast. Some minor beach run-up possible but no inundation likely in low-lying areas.
Although NOAA designates a “High” flood likelihood of 5% for this date, the barometric pressure is substantially higher than in past moderate flood events (e.g., 01/06/2025), making actual flood impacts unlikely.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding risk is expected. The highest predicted tide of about 20.30 ft (late morning to midday) is accompanied by a relatively high barometric pressure near 1022 hPa.
WHEN
Peak tide near 09:30 AM PST. An additional high tide is noted late in the evening, but pressure remains above the historically low-flood thresholds.
IMPACTS
No coastal flooding anticipated. Usual water levels along the shoreline are expected.
Compared to historical Category 3 floods where barometric pressure dropped below ~1020 hPa, today’s higher pressure suggests minimal risk. NOAA’s forecast indicates around a 3.7% flood likelihood, further supporting a low flood category.
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.