Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding is expected. Despite the relatively high morning tide (~19.7 ft), the barometric pressure is notably high (around 1028.8 hPa), which greatly reduces flood potential.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs around 8:18 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No risk of coastal flooding. Normal tidal fluctuations may cause brief minor ponding in very low-lying spots, but no property damage or road closures are anticipated.
Compared to the historical Category 3 and 4 events, which involved tides over 20 ft paired with much lower pressure readings (e.g., near or below 1006–992 hPa), today’s exceptionally high pressure and NOAA’s 0.0% flood likelihood both indicate minimal flood risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated. High tides (peaking near 19.2 ft in the morning and slightly lower in the evening) coincide with barometric pressure readings above 1017 hPa.
WHEN
• First high tide around 8:48 AM PST
• Second high tide around 11:00 PM PST
IMPACTS
No notable flooding or inundation of roads or property. Only minor tidal effects along the shoreline, with typically unaffected coastal infrastructure.
Historical flood events with comparable or lower tide levels usually coincided with significantly lower barometric pressures. Here, the moderate to high pressure suggests stable weather conditions. NOAA continues to forecast a 0.0% likelihood of flooding for this date.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood threat is expected. Tides may reach close to 19 ft, but barometric pressure remains well above the critical low threshold (around 1015–1016 hPa), keeping flood conditions unlikely.
WHEN
• Morning high tide near 9:24 AM PST
• Afternoon tide peak near 3:36 PM PST
IMPACTS
No property damage or closures anticipated. Coastal areas should remain clear of any significant inundation.
Despite approaching the higher tide range, current barometric pressures are far from the historically low readings linked with damaging flood events (e.g., Category 5 on 12/27/2022 had ~22 ft tides combined with pressures under 980 hPa). NOAA data again indicates a 0.0% likelihood 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.