Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No substantial risk of flooding is expected. While the morning high tide on 2026-02-13 reaches around 18.8 ft, the barometric pressure stays well above the low-pressure thresholds typically associated with flood events. NOAA’s flood likelihood forecast is reported as 0.0%.
WHEN
Highest water levels are expected in the early morning hours around 4:00–5:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Because this category indicates no meaningful risk of coastal flooding, impacts to property or roads are unlikely.
• Barometric pressure at the time of the high tide (around 1008 hPa) is comfortably higher than the historically relevant low-pressure marks (below ~992 hPa) that often contribute to flooding.
• Historically, significantly higher tide heights (20+ ft) combined with much lower barometric pressure or strong onshore winds have been key factors in Category 3+ flood events.
• NOAA’s data shows a flood likelihood of 0.0%, reinforcing that conditions do not align with historical flooding patterns.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding risk is anticipated. The tide briefly reaches about 19.1 ft overnight, but again, the barometric pressure remains too high for significant flood concerns.
WHEN
Elevated tides in the early morning hours around 4:30–5:00 AM PST will be the peak period of water levels.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts are expected for coastal roads or low-lying areas.
• Barometric pressure during peak tide (roughly 1012–1018 hPa) remains well above thresholds historically linked to flooding.
• Compared with past Category 4 events (e.g., over 20 ft tide + low pressure + high NOAA flood likelihood), current data does not indicate a similar risk.
• NOAA flood projections still show 0.0%, underscoring minimal flood potential.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No notable flood threat is expected, despite tides near or just above 19 ft, because barometric pressure is quite high (above 1020 hPa).
WHEN
Morning high tide peaks around 5:00 AM PST, with another high tide mid-afternoon near 3:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS
Likely no flood-related impacts, as conditions remain stable and well outside historical flood triggers.
• Even though tides above 19 ft can be a concern under low-pressure systems, the current measured pressures around 1024 hPa greatly reduce the risk.
• NOAA flags flood likelihood on this date as 0.0% with a comfortable margin below the flooding threshold.
• In contrast, historically significant floods (Category 4+) involve both higher tides (often exceeding 20 ft) and substantially lower barometric pressures.
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.