Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Currently no significant flooding is expected. Tides may approach 20 ft, but barometric pressure remains very high (above 1029 hPa), keeping the risk of coastal flooding minimal.
WHEN
Highest tide near 09:00 AM PST on 2025-12-25.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts anticipated. Normal coastal activity is expected.
• Historical Category 3 flooding events (e.g., 01/06/2025) typically involved notably lower barometric pressure (around or below 1020 hPa) combined with similar or higher tide levels and a higher NOAA flood likelihood (8–11%).
• In this case, the pressure is substantially higher, and NOAA’s likelihood of around 5% is below those historically associated with minor flood events.
• As a result, conditions are not expected to reach flood thresholds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no material flooding is anticipated. Tide levels may near 20.3 ft, but the barometric pressure is still not low enough to raise serious concern.
WHEN
Peak tide around 09:30 AM and 09:36 AM PST; another notable high tide near 09:00 PM hour, but pressures remain well above flood-prone levels.
IMPACTS
Minimal to no flooding impact; normal coastal conditions likely.
• NOAA indicates a “Low” flood likelihood (3.7%), notably below higher-risk historical events.
• Though high tide levels exceed 16 ft, the barometric pressure is far above the ~992 hPa range commonly associated with serious coastal flood risk in this area.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding is expected. Tides may again approach or slightly exceed 20 ft, but the barometric pressure (around 1015 hPa) is still sufficiently high to prevent major coastal issues.
WHEN
Peak tide near 10:00 AM and again late in the evening on 2025-12-27.
IMPACTS
No substantial impacts are expected. Low-lying areas along the coast should remain clear of inundation.
• While the pressure is a bit lower than on previous days, it remains well above the historically low values that often contribute to flooding.
• NOAA’s indicated flood likelihood (4.1%) sits below the thresholds seen in historical Category 3+ flood events.
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.