Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected. The high tide will reach approximately 19.6 ft early in the morning; however, barometric pressure remains high (around 1026.6 hPa), which greatly reduces the potential for flooding.
WHEN
From about 05:00 AM PST through mid-morning on 2026-01-16.
IMPACTS
No significant coastal flooding impacts are anticipated. Local shorelines and roads should not experience inundation under these conditions.
• Compared with previous Category 3 or higher events, the barometric pressure here is much higher and NOAA’s daily flood likelihood (0.1%) is extremely low.
• Historical data suggests that tides close to or above 20 ft combined with low pressure (below 1000 hPa) are typically required to cause any meaningful flooding. Current conditions do not align with that scenario.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is projected. Tides may briefly approach 19.8 ft before sunrise, but the barometric pressure remains high (above 1025 hPa), limiting flood potential.
WHEN
Peak tide around 05:30 AM PST on 2026-01-17.
IMPACTS
No flood-related impacts are expected. Minor variations in local water levels along the coast are normal and not a concern given stable atmospheric conditions.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood remains very low (0.3%), well below levels typically associated with property damage or road closures.
• Winds are light and from northerly directions, which have not historically exacerbated flood risk in this area.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Although morning tides may be near 19.9 ft, the extremely high barometric pressure (around 1033 hPa) significantly reduces any chance of notable coastal flooding.
WHEN
Heaviest tide influences between about 05:00 AM PST and 06:30 AM PST on 2026-01-18.
IMPACTS
No projected coastal flooding or community impacts. Typical tidal fluctuations are expected, with water levels remaining safely below established flooding thresholds.
• NOAA’s reported daily flood likelihood for this day is still quite low at 0.6%.
• Wind speeds remain moderate, and the prevailing direction this period (north to northwest) does not historically induce flooding 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.