Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on January 24. The morning high tide will be around 20.4 ft—below the 21 ft level often associated with flood events—and barometric pressure will remain high (around 1028+ hPa).
WHEN
The highest tide of the day occurs near 8:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Coastal areas should see no flooding impacts. Normal tidal fluctuations are expected.
• Historical comparison shows that tides near 20 ft have sometimes contributed to minor concerns, but those past events often coincided with much lower barometric pressures.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood Analysis for January 24 is low (3.8%), further supporting minimal flood potential.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding on January 25. The peak tide will again be near 20 ft, and notably high barometric pressure (above 1030 hPa) reduces any flood threat.
WHEN
Morning high tide near 9:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No expected flooding of low-lying areas—conditions remain well below recognized flood thresholds.
• Compared to past events in which similar tide heights caused concern, the barometric pressure this day is significantly higher, keeping overall flood risk low.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood Analysis is only 3.1%.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding on January 26. Projected tides approach 20 ft but stay under typical flood levels, and barometric pressure remains elevated (around 1025 hPa).
WHEN
A higher tide is expected late morning (around 9:36 AM PST) and another peak in the early evening.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts to shoreline roads or properties. Regular tidal variation only.
• Despite the moderately high tide, all indicators (pressure, NOAA likelihood at 0.6%, and calm wind speeds) point to minimal flood potential.
• Historical events with similar tides and much lower pressure (below 1010 hPa) have led to minor flooding; in this scenario, the higher pressure mitigates risk.
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.