Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tide will reach approximately 20.26 ft in the morning, but with very high atmospheric pressure near 1027 hPa, the likelihood of any coastal flooding remains minimal.
WHEN
Peak concern around the high tide window, roughly 07:30 AM to 09:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant flood impacts are expected. Conditions may bring slightly elevated water levels along low-lying shorelines, but inundation is unlikely.
• Historical context: Similar or lower-risk conditions than past Category 3 events; the barometric pressure is much higher, and NOAA’s flood likelihood is only 3%.
• Winds from the S/SSW are moderate and do not align with the W/NW directions often associated with worsened flooding locally.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
High tide near 20.30 ft combined with continued rainfall and a moderately raised NOAA flood likelihood of about 5% make this worth monitoring, though widespread flooding remains unlikely.
WHEN
Peak concern during the late morning high tide window, approximately 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Close to a flood event but unlikely to cause damaging flooding. Minor ponding in very low spots or near sea walls could occur, but extensive property impacts are not anticipated.
• The slightly higher NOAA rating (“High” at 5%) indicates enhanced vigilance, but the barometric pressure around 1030 hPa remains well above low-pressure thresholds historically linked to more serious flooding.
• Comparisons to past Category 3 events show both lower flood likelihood percentages and higher pressure this time, suggesting impacts, if any, should be minor.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tides again approach 20.30 ft, but barometric pressure (around 1021–1027 hPa) remains well above critical low-pressure levels, and NOAA’s flood likelihood returns to around 3.7%, categorized as Low.
WHEN
Mainly around the high tide in the midmorning, roughly 08:30 AM to 09:45 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding is expected. Slightly elevated tidal levels may be noticeable, but conditions should not produce water intrusion into developed areas.
• Historically, tides nearer 21 ft combined with pressure below about 992 hPa pose a bigger threat. Here, pressures are too high to suggest major concern.
• Light to moderate winds from southerly directions do not align with wind-driven scenarios that aggravate coastal flooding in Redondo Beach.
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.