Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tides will reach around 20.14 ft near the morning high tide (approx. 05:00 PST). Barometric pressure is forecast around 1025 hPa, which is comparatively high and reduces flood potential. No notable flooding is expected.
WHEN
Highest tide between about 04:30 AM and 05:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No impacts anticipated in coastal or low-lying areas. Roads and property should remain unaffected.
Historically, tides below 21 ft paired with high barometric pressure have not caused flood events in Redondo Beach. The current pressure (around 1025 hPa) is significantly higher than pressures observed in past moderate or severe flood events, further reducing the likelihood of any coastal flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
A morning high tide reaching about 20.41 ft at around 05:30 PST combines with a still relatively high barometric pressure of about 1024.6 hPa. NOAA’s flood likelihood is listed as 1.8%, which is low. No significant flooding is expected.
WHEN
Main high tide window between about 04:30 AM and 06:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No serious coastal issues anticipated. Low-lying areas, roads, and properties should remain free from tidal inundation.
Comparisons with previous events show that higher pressures around and above 1020 hPa typically do not coincide with severe coastal flooding unless the tide surpasses 21 ft. The anticipated tide does not reach that threshold, aligning with historical observation of no flood impacts under similar conditions.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
High tide is forecast near 20.53 ft (around 06:00 PST) with barometric pressure about 1019 hPa. NOAA’s analysis indicates a 5.3% flood likelihood—labeled “High” in their system but still lower than historical flood events in this area. Conditions are close to a flood event and warrant monitoring, though significant damage is unlikely.
WHEN
Peak tide between about 05:30 AM and 06:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Minor, if any, flooding in very low-lying coastal areas is possible. No major property damage is anticipated, but local residents and businesses are advised to keep watch for minor water encroachment along the shoreline.
Although this tide height is similar to some historical Category 4 events, the barometric pressure is notably higher (less conducive to severe flooding), and NOAA’s percentage (5.3%) is about half of the more serious Category 3 or 4 floods in the past. These factors suggest only minor issues, but the elevated NOAA projection means conditions warrant observation.
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.