Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Close to a flood event and worth monitoring, with high tides peaking near 20.3 ft. Although coastal flooding remains possible, no significant property damage is anticipated at this time.
WHEN
Expect the highest flood potential around the morning high tide at 09:00 PST and again near 19:48 PST on December 25.
IMPACTS
Some minor flooding could affect low-lying coastal roads and parking areas, especially near the highest tides. Brief standing water or isolated road closures are possible, but widespread impacts are not expected.
Barometric pressure is forecast to remain high (around 1029 hPa), which historically reduces severe flood risk even with tides around 20 ft. NOAA’s estimated flood likelihood stands at 5.0% for this date, lower than levels observed in past Category 4 events. Wind speeds are relatively light and not from a direction conducive to substantially worsening water push. Conditions broadly align with a Category 3 scenario, indicating that while higher-than-normal water levels may occur, major flood damage is unlikely.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
High tides again approach 20+ ft, remaining close to flood thresholds. Minor coastal flooding remains possible, though significant or damaging flooding is not expected.
WHEN
Highest tide risk is late in the evening near 21:06 PST on December 26.
IMPACTS
Low-lying coastal spots may experience brief inundation, but impacts should be minimal with limited or no property damage. Roads immediately along the shoreline could see minor standing water.
Although the barometric pressure (near 1020 hPa) is slightly lower compared to Day 1, it is still well above the notably low pressures historically linked to more severe flooding. NOAA’s forecasted flood likelihood is 3.7%, indicating a lower probability of significant flooding. Wind speeds and directions do not suggest a major surge effect. Overall, the data supports a Category 3 rating—monitoring is warranted, but serious flood damage remains unlikely.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tides are once more forecast near 20 ft. While barometric pressure will be slightly lower around 1016 hPa, the overall likelihood of severe flooding remains modest.
WHEN
Scattered times of greatest concern near the high tides around 10:06 PST and again at 22:36 PST on December 27.
IMPACTS
Periods of minor coastal flooding are possible in vulnerable locations. Some nuisance flooding of roads and walkways may occur, but major impacts are unlikely.
The lower barometric pressure for this day resembles values from a past Category 4 event, but the actual tide heights—along with NOAA’s low flood likelihood of 4.1%—indicate conditions are not as severe. Winds remain moderate and do not align with the stronger onshore components seen in higher-category historical floods. Based on these factors, Category 3 best characterizes the marginal flood risk.
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.