Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Water levels will be quite high around mid-morning (near or slightly above 20 ft), placing conditions close to but still below typical flooding thresholds. Overall flood risk remains low, but these tides are worth monitoring due to their height.
WHEN
Highest risk: Approximately 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM PST on 12/26.
IMPACTS
• Minor impacts to very low-lying shoreline areas possible, but no significant property damage is anticipated.
• Roads and infrastructure in most coastal areas are unlikely to be affected.
• Barometric pressure during peak tide is forecast near 1020–1021 hPa, which is relatively high compared with historical flood events.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 12/26 is low (3.7%).
• Although tide heights reach around 20 ft (similar to some historical Category 3 events), the combination of high pressure and modest winds helps keep the overall flood risk minimal.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Continuation of elevated tides approaching 20 ft in the late morning hours. Barometric pressure is slightly lower than on 12/26, but still not in the range that typically signals major flood concerns.
WHEN
Highest risk: Approximately 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST on 12/27.
IMPACTS
• Low-lying shoreline spots could see minor ponding or water creeping closer than usual, yet serious flooding is not expected.
• Coastal roads and structures should remain largely unaffected.
• At the primary high tide (around 10:06 AM), barometric pressure is around 1015 hPa—lower than Day 1, yet still not indicative of severe storm conditions.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood remains low (4.1%).
• Wind speeds are generally light, further reducing the chance of any significant tidal surge.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
High tides continue near 20 ft in the mid to late morning, with barometric pressure forecast around 1009–1010 hPa. Flooding remains unlikely but continues to be worth watchful monitoring, given the consistently elevated tide levels.
WHEN
Highest risk: Approximately 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST on 12/28.
IMPACTS
• Minimal or no observable impacts for most shoreline areas.
• Slight water encroachment may be noted in the most prone, low-lying sections of the beach.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood drops slightly to 2.8%, indicating minimal concern for actual inundation.
• Compared to historical flood events that reached Category 4 or 5 status, these tides remain below the critical thresholds for damaging floods (often >21 ft with significantly lower pressures).
• Winds are expected to stay gentle, which further mitigates any risk of coastal flooding.
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.