Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No coastal flooding is expected. Tides will be near a daily peak of around 19 feet late in the morning, but the barometric pressure is quite high, which significantly reduces the flood risk.
WHEN
Highest water levels are likely mid-to-late morning on January 28.
IMPACTS
No notable impacts are anticipated. Low-lying areas along the shoreline should remain unaffected.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood is 0.0%, corroborating minimal flooding concerns.
• Historical events with similar or even lower barometric pressures proved more concerning; here, very high pressures (above 1035 hPa) provide a stabilizing effect.
• Winds remain relatively light and from the SSE, differing from the stronger W/NW winds historically tied to higher flood risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no flooding is expected. Tide levels will be similar to Day 1, reaching near 19 feet mid-day, but extremely high atmospheric pressure persists, limiting flood potential.
WHEN
Peak tide midday on January 29.
IMPACTS
No expected flooding impacts for shoreline or low-lying infrastructure.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0.0%.
• Barometric pressure near or above 1036 hPa is notably higher than during past flood events in this region.
• Comparisons with historical Category 3–5 events show much lower pressures around 1002–1020 hPa, accompanied by higher tidal thresholds. These conditions are not met here.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tides may approach 19.6 feet early in the morning, but similarly high barometric pressure remains in place, continuing to suppress any significant flood risk.
WHEN
Highest water levels will occur in the pre-dawn hours on January 30, with another high tide around early afternoon.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding concerns. Normal tidal fluctuations with minimal coastal encroachment.
• NOAA’s forecast shows a negligible 0.1% likelihood of flood-level water, well below thresholds observed during past Category 3–5 floods.
• Recent historical data (e.g., 12/27/2022 or 01/06/2025) involved either significantly lower pressure or higher tides (above 20–22 ft) that are not forecast here.
• Winds remain moderate and do not enhance storm surge conditions in a manner associated with historical flood events.
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.