Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Although tides will reach about 20.3 ft in the morning, the barometric pressure is very high, and NOAA’s flood likelihood is low, indicating no substantial flood risk.
WHEN
Highest tide near 07:24 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts anticipated. Low-lying areas and roads along the immediate shoreline are unlikely to experience any inundation.
On this date, the barometric pressure (around 1028 hPa) is substantially higher than in any of our historical flood events. While the tide approaches 20 ft (a moderately high level), the elevated pressure and NOAA’s low flood likelihood (1.8%) suggest conditions will remain below flood thresholds. For comparison, past Category 3 or 4 events not only had tides near or above 20 ft but also significantly lower barometric pressures and much higher NOAA flood likelihood percentages.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides will again be near 20 ft, but barometric pressure remains even higher than Day 1, further lowering any flood potential.
WHEN
Highest tide near 07:48 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts anticipated. Normal tidal fluctuations with no property damage expected.
With a high barometric pressure (approximately 1030 hPa) and NOAA’s flood likelihood under 1%, conditions do not align with those seen during historical flooding. Although 20 ft tides can sometimes warrant concern, particularly with low pressure, the present scenario indicates no actionable flood threat.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. The peak tide height is projected to be slightly lower than the prior two days, and the barometric pressure remains high, further minimizing any risk.
WHEN
Highest tide near 08:18 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts anticipated. No inundation or road closures are expected in coastal or low-lying areas.
The tide will likely reach around 19.7 ft, still below the 21 ft benchmark historically associated with more serious flooding. Paired with a barometric pressure near 1030 hPa and a 0% NOAA flood likelihood, there is no indication of flood conditions for this day. Compared to severe past events (e.g. Category 5 on 12/27/2022 with very low pressure and over 22 ft tides), the current forecast is far more stable.
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.