Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High morning tide near 20 ft will occur under higher-than-average barometric pressure (exceeding 1029 hPa). Data indicates no strong west or northwest winds to exacerbate conditions. NOAA assigns a very low (0.5%) flood likelihood, which aligns with a “no flood risk” scenario.
WHEN
Peak tide near 07:48 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding is expected. Low-lying areas along the immediate coastline should see no impact.
• Tide heights around 20 ft are historically considered more concerning if they coincide with low barometric pressure (near or below 992 hPa), but today’s pressure is significantly higher.
• NOAA reports a flood likelihood below 1%, which correlates to minimal or no flood impact.
• Comparisons with previous Category 3 events show much lower NOAA likelihoods and much higher barometric pressures here, reducing the risk to Category 2 (“no risk”).
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Morning tide near 19–20 ft again occurs under high barometric pressure (around 1029.6 hPa). NOAA flood likelihood is 0%.
WHEN
Peak tide near 08:18 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding is expected and no disruption to typical coastal activities is anticipated.
• Despite moderately high tide heights, the barometric pressure remains well above flood-triggering levels.
• Historical comparisons confirm that tides below ~21 ft, paired with high pressure and no significant westerly winds, seldom lead to flooding in this area.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Highest tide near 19 ft occurs around mid-morning, with barometric pressure (about 1016.6 hPa) still far above the low-pressure threshold that often contributes to floods. NOAA flood likelihood remains at 0%.
WHEN
Peak tides near 08:48 AM PST and again near 11:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding is expected. Normal tidal fluctuations with no impact to low-lying coastal areas.
• Pressure at ~1016.6 hPa is still significantly higher than the ~992–1002 hPa range that has historically coincided with notable flooding.
• With no strong onshore wind influence from W/NW, there is little additional push of seawater toward the shoreline.
• NOAA’s flood distance to threshold (over 1.9 m below flood level) supports no flood risk.
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.