Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. High tides will reach around 19.65 ft overnight, but the barometric pressure is extremely high (around 1032 hPa), indicating stable conditions that are not conducive to flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs around the early morning (approximately 04:18 AM PST), though this elevated tide level remains well below levels associated with actual flooding in historical events.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts are anticipated. Normal marine conditions and minimal coastal impacts are expected.
Compared to past flooding events where barometric pressure was much lower (below 1002 hPa) and tide levels over 21 ft, the current forecast shows neither low pressure nor sufficiently high water levels required to elevate flood risk. NOAA also reports a very low (0.1%) likelihood of flooding on this date.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding remains in effect. Though the tide is expected to peak near 19.7 ft in the early morning hours, the barometric pressure (1026 hPa) is still high, lessening any concern for coastal flood impacts.
WHEN
A notable high tide is forecast around 05:00 AM PST, with another mid-afternoon high tide around 02:30–03:00 PM PST, both safely short of any major flood threshold.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts or inundation are expected along the shoreline. Recreational beachgoers and boaters may notice the higher water, but no flooding is anticipated.
Historically, tides near or above 21 ft combined with lower barometric pressure (under ~1002 hPa) have prompted Categories 4–5 flood concerns. Current conditions do not match this pattern. NOAA Flood Likelihood is marked “Low” (2.2%), further affirming minimal flood risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tide heights could briefly approach about 20.4 ft before dawn but remain under the 21 ft threshold typically linked to flood events, and the barometric pressure of about 1025 hPa remains relatively high.
WHEN
Peak tide around 05:30 AM PST, with another high tide in the mid-afternoon around 03:30 PM PST. Both remain below critical flood levels.
IMPACTS
Coastal roads, parks, and low-lying areas should see no flooding issues. Routine caution is advised but no significant precautions are required.
Even though the tide is the highest of the three days, the still-high atmospheric pressure and NOAA’s low flood likelihood prediction (1.8%) align more closely with historical Category 1–2 events, which produce no measurable flooding.
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.