Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected despite relatively high tide levels, as overall conditions indicate minimal flood risk.
WHEN
Highest tides of note occur near 09:24 AM PST and again around 09:54 AM PST, with another high tide late in the evening around 21:54 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts are anticipated. Low-lying areas may see slightly elevated water levels along the shoreline, but inundation or property damage is not expected.
• Barometric pressure is well above 992.8 hPa (actual readings hover around 1016–1018 hPa), substantially reducing the chance of tidal flooding.
• NOAA’s stated flood likelihood for this date is only 2.2%, much lower than we have observed in previous Category 3 or 4 events.
• Historical comparisons (e.g., 01/06/2025, Category 3) show that although tide heights on 01/09/2026 are relatively high, much lower barometric pressure and higher NOAA flood probabilities were the key factors in past minor-flood scenarios.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Continued elevated tides will reach significant heights but remain unlikely to cause flooding complications.
WHEN
Peak tides are projected near 09:54 AM PST and a second peak around 23:42 PM PST.
IMPACTS
Again, no notable flood impacts are expected. Typical minor ponding at shoreline edges is possible, but there is no expected threat to property or infrastructure.
• Barometric pressure readings are higher than on Day 1 (hovering around 1019–1024 hPa), further decreasing any flood risk.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood assessment is even lower at 0.4%, well below thresholds observed in previous minor-flood cases.
• Wind speeds remain light, and directions are not conducive to driving waters onshore.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Although tide levels remain moderately high, flood conditions are very unlikely based on current forecasts.
WHEN
High tides of interest occur around 10:30 AM PST and again in the late afternoon near 17:06 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No flood-related road closures or property damage are anticipated. Beaches and low-lying areas may note a typical high-water mark, but inundation is not a concern.
• Barometric pressure remains comfortably above the critical low threshold (around 1018 hPa), and NOAA cites a 0.0% chance of flooding for this date.
• Conditions are significantly more stable than in historically observed Category 3 or 4 events.
• Winds are forecasted light and from directions that do not exacerbate coastal water push.
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.