Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Although the morning high tide reaches around 20.3 ft, the accompanying barometric pressure is quite high (~1028 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood is low (4.0%).
WHEN
Highest water levels will occur near the early morning hours (around 07:00–07:30 PST).
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts are anticipated. Low-lying areas and roads are expected to remain clear.
• Tide heights near 20 ft are noteworthy, but the very high pressure reading (~1028 hPa) greatly reduces flood potential.
• NOAA’s model indicates only a 4.0% chance of flooding, well below historical Category 3 events (which had higher flood likelihood percentages and lower barometric pressure).
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Tide levels remain near 20.4 ft, but barometric pressures (1023–1024 hPa) remain above the threshold typically associated with damaging coastal flooding, and NOAA’s flood likelihood is again low (4.9%).
WHEN
Elevated water levels expected around 07:30 PST in the morning and 18:48 PST in the evening.
IMPACTS
Minimal to no flooding impacts. Routine caution is advised, but no significant issues are expected along the coast.
• Tide levels above 20 ft in Redondo Beach have historically posed moderate concerns, but high atmospheric pressure and light winds limit the risk.
• Compared to past Category 3 events, the NOAA likelihood of 4.9% is significantly lower.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Close to a flood event and worth monitoring, though widespread flood damage is unlikely. Peak tide heights near 20.5 ft coincide with modestly high pressure (1023–1025 hPa), but NOAA’s flood likelihood has increased (7.9%), indicating higher coastal inundation potential than on the previous days.
WHEN
Greatest concern is around the early morning high tide (approximately 08:00 PST).
IMPACTS
Coastal areas may see minor water encroachment or brief ponding. Very low-lying spots could experience limited inundation, but significant property damage is not expected.
• This setup is similar to other Category 3 events where tide heights were in the 20 ft range, but the barometric pressure was substantially lower in more severe cases.
• NOAA’s higher 7.9% flood likelihood mirrors past borderline conditions—vigilance is advised, especially in typically flood-prone spots.
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.