Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected. Tides will be moderately high (peaking around 18.37 ft), but the barometric pressure remains relatively high (about 1017 hPa at peak tide), and NOAA projects a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
The highest tide will occur around late morning through early afternoon on January 13 (approximately 10 AM–1 PM PST).
IMPACTS
No flooding or significant property damage is anticipated. Minimal impacts along low-lying areas are possible, but inundation is not expected.
Compared to historically higher-risk events (e.g., Category 3, 4, or 5) where barometric pressure was notably lower and tides exceeded 20 ft, conditions here do not align with flood-producing thresholds. The NOAA Flood Likelihood for January 13 is labeled “Low” at 0.0%, further supporting a Category 2 (no flood risk) outlook.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant coastal flooding concerns. The maximum tide height (near 18.62 ft) remains below flood-prone levels, and barometric pressure readings around 1017–1019 hPa remain high. NOAA reports a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak tides will occur early morning (about 4 AM–5 AM PST) and again midday.
IMPACTS
No flooding is expected. Local shorelines may experience typical high tide conditions without additional impacts.
In past Category 3–5 events, lower barometric pressure (often well below 1000 hPa) and tides above 20 ft contributed to flooding. Here, higher barometric pressure and moderate tides significantly reduce the risk, aligning with Category 2 conditions and corroborated by NOAA’s “Low” likelihood.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Despite a higher tide reaching around 19.24 ft shortly before dawn, the barometric pressure is very high (near 1024 hPa), and NOAA indicates no flood threat (0.0% likelihood).
WHEN
Heaviest tide influence is expected in the early morning hours (around 4–5 AM PST) with a secondary peak midday, neither of which is expected to cause flooding.
IMPACTS
No flooding or damage expected. Shoreline and harbor areas should experience normal high tide effects without inundation concerns.
Although the tide on January 15 approaches levels sometimes associated with minor flooding, the extraordinarily high barometric pressure and lack of strong onshore wind mitigate risk. Historical Category 3 and above events involved more severe low-pressure systems or higher tide levels, which are not present here.
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.