Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
There is a possibility of minor flooding around the morning high tide. Conditions indicate elevated water levels, but significant flood damage is not expected.
WHEN
Highest risk near the high tide around 08:48 AM PST.
IMPACTS
• Minor flooding of low-lying coastal areas is possible.
• Some very localized inundation in areas susceptible to elevated tides, but widespread property damage is unlikely.
Barometric pressure for this period (near 1011.78 hPa) is not critically low, though it is somewhat lower than during previous minor flood events. The tide height (about 20.5 ft) combined with NOAA’s “High” flood likelihood (9.3%) suggests we could see short-term flooding in vulnerable spots, similar to past Category 3 scenarios (e.g., 01/06/2025) but with less wind speed in the forecast. Overall, conditions warrant monitoring but do not strongly indicate severe or damaging flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flood risk is expected.
WHEN
Morning high tide around 09:24 AM PST and evening high tide around 09:54 PM PST.
IMPACTS
• Water levels may rise along the immediate shoreline, but no notable flooding impacts are anticipated.
Although the tide height may approach 20 ft, the barometric pressure is relatively stable (around 1017 hPa), with only a 2.2% NOAA flood likelihood described as “Low.” Historically, these conditions have not led to flood incidents.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no notable flood risk is forecast.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs around 09:54 AM PST and later around 11:42 PM PST.
IMPACTS
• Minimal to no flooding impacts expected.
The tide is slightly lower (near 19.8 ft), and the barometric pressure remains relatively high (around 1017.76 hPa). NOAA’s flood likelihood is only 0.4%, indicating conditions well below thresholds observed in past 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.