Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on January 24. Even though the morning high tide may reach around 20.4 ft, the barometric pressure is notably high (over 1028 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood is low (3.8%).
WHEN
Highest tides will occur around mid-morning (approximately 08:00-09:00 PST) and again in the evening (around 21:00 PST), but both are forecast below critical flood thresholds.
IMPACTS
• No property damage anticipated.
• Low-lying roads and shoreline areas should remain free of flooding.
Tide heights above 20 ft can be concerning if combined with notably low barometric pressure. However, historical events show significantly lower pressure and higher flood-likelihood percentages at Category 3 or above. Presently, the strong high-pressure system (well above 1020 hPa) and the modest NOAA flood likelihood (3.8%) both reduce the overall flood risk to Category 2.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on January 25. The forecast morning high tide is near 20.2 ft with a very high barometric pressure (around 1034 hPa) and again minimal NOAA flood likelihood (3.1%).
WHEN
Peak tide around 09:00 PST and another high tide near 22:30 PST.
IMPACTS
• No anticipated flood impacts.
• Typical winter conditions expected; no significant coastal inundation.
Comparisons to historical Category 3–5 events show those incidents usually included lower barometric pressures (around or below 1016 hPa) and higher NOAA flood-likelihood values. Because Day 2’s pressure is notably higher and NOAA’s projection remains well below thresholds indicating concern, conditions remain in Category 2.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on January 26. Although some high tides may approach just under 20 ft, barometric pressure remains above 1025 hPa. NOAA’s flood likelihood for this date is the lowest of the three days (0.6%), aligning with minimal flood concerns.
WHEN
Morning high tide near 09:36 PST and an evening high tide near 18:48 PST.
IMPACTS
• No flooding of coastal roadways or residential areas foreseen.
• Normal marine conditions anticipated.
While the tide height on Day 3 may seem moderately elevated, it stays well under the 21 ft threshold often associated with past flood events. Coupled with a still-elevated barometric pressure and the region’s historically stronger storms requiring both high tides and markedly lower pressure, the flood potential remains in Category 2.
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.