Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No coastal flooding is expected. Although tides will peak near 20.0 ft around midday, the barometric pressure remains exceptionally high (well above 1027 hPa), substantially reducing any flood risk.
WHEN From approximately 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST on 2025-12-30.
IMPACTS No noticeable flooding is anticipated. Low-lying shoreline areas will likely remain unaffected. No significant disruptions to roads, parks, or property are expected.
• Historically, tides near or above 20 ft can be concerning when combined with low barometric pressures (e.g., under 1000 hPa) and stronger onshore winds. In this case, the pressure is high (~1030–1031 hPa), and wind speeds are light, making flooding unlikely.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2025-12-30 is reported at approximately 1.8%, which is low compared to historical Category 3 and 4 events.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Again, no flooding is expected. The midday high tide will likely reach around 19.9–20.0 ft, but very high pressure readings near or above 1032 hPa keep the risk of coastal flooding minimal.
WHEN From roughly 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM PST on 2025-12-31.
IMPACTS No damage or inundation is expected in shoreline or low-lying areas. Normal tidal variations should not affect local infrastructure or result in closures.
• Past events classified as Category 3 or higher typically featured significantly lower barometric pressures or stronger winds coinciding with high tides.
• NOAA projects only a 1.3% flood likelihood for 2025-12-31, aligning with the high-pressure environment that greatly reduces flood potential.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No flooding is expected. Although the tide is forecast to peak near 19.7–19.8 ft around early afternoon, barometric pressure remains extremely high (approximately 1034 hPa).
WHEN From about 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM PST on 2026-01-01.
IMPACTS Minimal risk of flooding. Coastal parks and roads should remain unaffected, and no property damage is expected.
• Even though the observed tide heights are similar to some historical moderate events, the very high barometric pressure and negligible onshore winds greatly reduce flood risk.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2026-01-01 is reported at only 0.2%. Comparison with previous Category 3–4 events, which had much higher flood likelihoods and significantly lower pressures, suggests no threat for this date.
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.