Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding is expected. Although the tide reaches around 17.7 feet, the barometric pressure remains relatively high (near 1019 hPa), and NOAA’s forecast indicates a low flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide levels occur near the early morning (02:48 AM PST) and late morning (11:06 AM PST), but neither appears likely to produce flooding given prevailing conditions.
IMPACTS
No substantial flooding impacts are anticipated for Day 1. Typical low-lying coastal areas should remain unaffected.
Historical comparisons show that flood events typically require much lower barometric pressures (under ~992 hPa) combined with tides above ~20 ft to reach a Category 3 or higher. Here, NOAA reports a 0.0% likelihood of flooding, which aligns with the relatively modest tide heights and higher barometric pressure.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Slightly higher tides (around 18.4 feet) are projected, but pressure is still above 1010 hPa during peak tides, and the NOAA flood likelihood remains at 0.0%.
WHEN
The highest tide is expected early morning (around 03:36 AM PST) and midday (12:12 PM PST).
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding of roadways or low-lying coastal areas, and no disruptions are expected along the shoreline.
Although the tide will be somewhat higher than Day 1, barometric pressure is not critically low. The region’s historical patterns show that significantly lower pressure and higher tide levels are typically required to push flood conditions toward Category 3 or beyond.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Peak water levels approach 18.8 feet, slightly higher than the previous two days, but still below thresholds usually associated with coastal flooding. Barometric pressure remains near or above 1010 hPa.
WHEN
Highest tides occur around 04:12 AM PST and 01:12 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No coastal flooding impacts are expected. Normal tidal fluctuations should not pose a risk to shoreline properties or infrastructure.
Even though this is the highest tide of the three-day period, both the forecast barometric pressure and NOAA’s analysis suggest low flood risk. Historical Category 3-5 events typically involve tide heights over 20 ft with pressures at or well below 1002 hPa.
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.