Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
There is a possibility of a brief period with near-flood conditions during the morning high tide. Current projections indicate water levels approaching flood thresholds but not likely to cause significant damage.
WHEN
Highest risk near the morning high tide from approximately 6 AM to 8 AM PST.
IMPACTS
• Minor water inundation in very low-lying coastal areas.
• No significant property damage expected.
• Roads adjacent to the shoreline may experience brief standing water or minor ponding.
• The tide height is forecast around 20.5 ft during the morning peak, with a relatively high barometric pressure (around 1020.9–1023.8 hPa), reducing the likelihood of severe flooding.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2026-02-04 is around 5%, indicating some concern but still relatively low probability.
• Compared to past Category 3 events with similar tide heights and high pressure, the risk of major flooding remains minimal.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Minimal flood risk is expected despite moderate tidal heights.
WHEN
Morning and evening high tides (around 7 AM and 7 PM PST) will be the highest points but remain below typical flood thresholds.
IMPACTS
• No impactful flooding is expected.
• Coastal areas should remain mostly unaffected.
• Tide heights on 02/05 may briefly exceed 20 ft but are paired with very high barometric pressure readings (1028–1032 hPa), which historically correlates with low flood occurrences.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is only 1.8%, suggesting little chance of tidal inundation.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Continued minimal flood risk, with tides again reaching moderate levels but accompanied by high pressure.
WHEN
Morning and evening peaks (around 7:45 AM and 8:15 PM PST) present the highest water levels for the day.
IMPACTS
• No expected flooding or property damage.
• Minor water pooling near immediate shorelines is possible, but widespread impacts are not anticipated.
• Forecasted tide heights are near 20 ft, but the barometric pressure remains around 1029 hPa, further mitigating flood potential.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is 0.5%, confirming a very low chance of 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.