Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Although tides will approach 19 ft midday, the barometric pressure is quite high (above 1034 hPa), which strongly reduces flood risk.
WHEN
Highest tide near midday (around 12:24 PM) local time.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts are anticipated. Low-lying areas should remain unaffected.
• Barometric pressure is substantially higher than in past flood events (e.g., Category 3–5 events), so the likelihood of coastal inundation is minimal.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2026-01-29 is 0.0%, aligning with the assessment that no flooding is expected.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no flooding is expected. Tides may reach around 19.6 ft early in the morning, but the very high barometric pressure (above 1034 hPa) continues to mitigate any meaningful flood risk.
WHEN
Highest tide near dawn (around 4:18 AM) local time.
IMPACTS
No direct flooding impacts. Low-lying coastal zones and roads are unlikely to experience water intrusion.
• Compare to historical events: despite tide heights nearing some past Category 3–4 levels, the substantially higher barometric pressure here reduces storm surge influence.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2026-01-30 is 0.1%, further indicating minimal risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Predicted tide peaks around 20.1 ft, which is higher than on previous days, yet the barometric pressure remains much higher than flooding-prone thresholds.
WHEN
Highest tide just before sunrise (around 5:00 AM) local time.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts to property or roadways are anticipated. Coastal areas are expected to stay dry.
• Historical Category 3 events have occurred with similar or slightly higher tides, but under notably lower barometric pressure and higher NOAA flood likelihoods than we see here.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2026-01-31 is 2.2%, still categorized as Low 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.