Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Overall conditions indicate no significant coastal flooding risk. Although the tide is expected to peak near 19.9 ft early in the morning, the barometric pressure is very high (around 1033 hPa), greatly reducing the likelihood of flooding.
WHEN
Highest concern around the morning high tide near 06:00–06:30 PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding is expected. Normal tidal fluctuations may bring water levels a bit higher along low-lying shorelines, but no inundation issues are anticipated.
• NOAA forecasts a low flood likelihood of only 0.6%.
• Winds remain light and are not pushing water toward the coast.
• Historically, comparable tides have only caused issues when combined with significantly lower pressure and higher onshore winds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Similar to Day 1, no substantial coastal flooding is anticipated. Tides approach 20.0 ft in the early morning, but again coincide with high barometric pressure (1031–1034 hPa), keeping flood risks minimal.
WHEN
Main tidal peak near 06:00–06:30 PST, with another moderate high tide in late afternoon/early evening.
IMPACTS
No flooding expected. Water may rise near docks or low-lying areas but should remain below any flood thresholds.
• NOAA’s forecast continues to show very low flood likelihood (<1%).
• Wind direction/speed remain modest, further limiting flood potential.
• Historical Category 3 or higher events typically involved roughly 20+ ft tides alongside lower pressures (<1020 hPa) and stronger onshore winds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Despite the tide crest possibly reaching around 20.1–20.2 ft early in the morning, the barometric pressure remains high (around 1032 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood is still very low (2%). This suggests no flood impacts.
WHEN
Peak tide near 06:30–07:00 PST. Another high tide late afternoon into early evening, but still minimal risk.
IMPACTS
No flooding is expected in typical flood-prone areas. Water may briefly run up to the edge of shoreline structures, but it should not exceed normal high tide levels.
• While the peak tide is similar to certain past Category 3 events, those occurrences also had noticeably lower pressure and higher onshore wind speeds.
• Current conditions show calm to light winds and very high barometric pressure—both factors strongly reduce flood chances.
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.