Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant risk of flooding is expected. Tides will peak around 20.4 ft in the early morning, but barometric pressure remains high (approximately 1024.56 hPa), reducing the likelihood of coastal flooding.
WHEN
The highest tide will occur near 05:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts are anticipated. Normal tidal fluctuations are expected, and low-lying roads or shorelines should not experience any inundation.
Compared with past flood events, this tide height is similar to certain moderate historical levels; however, the combination of high barometric pressure and a low NOAA flood likelihood (1.8%) indicates conditions are insufficient to produce flood impacts. Wind direction is primarily from the south, which has not historically amplified flood potential at this location.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is forecast despite a slightly higher predicted tide near 20.5 ft. Barometric pressure will be around 1019–1017 hPa, which is still notably higher than pressures typically associated with previous flood events.
WHEN
High tides of interest around 06:00 AM and 04:30 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding of infrastructure or property is expected. Low-lying areas should remain dry.
Historical Category 3 and 4 events often involved lower pressure (around or below 1016 hPa) with tides above 21 ft. Here, the highest tide does not exceed 21 ft, and while NOAA designates a “high” flood likelihood, the actual percentage (5.3%) is much lower than what was observed in more serious flood events. Winds are not from a westerly or northwesterly direction, further diminishing flood risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk. Though the morning high tide is projected near 20.6 ft, barometric pressure remains relatively high (about 1018 hPa), and NOAA’s forecast indicates only a 3.8% likelihood of flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide around 06:30 AM PST, with a secondary peak in the late afternoon (approximately 05:24 PM PST).
IMPACTS
Flooding is not expected; coastal areas should remain clear of any inundation.
Even though the tide is slightly above 20 ft, this is below the 21 ft threshold commonly seen in more impactful events. Historical comparisons show that significantly elevated tides combined with substantially lower pressure are key factors for notable flooding. Neither condition exists for this day.
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.