Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides will reach around 19.3 ft at the morning peak, but very high barometric pressure (above 1026 hPa) and calm winds reduce the flood risk.
WHEN
The highest risk period is around the morning high tide near 5:00 AM PST on February 15. A secondary high tide occurs in the afternoon, though it is lower (around 17.8 ft) and also accompanied by high pressure.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding is anticipated. Normal tidal fluctuations are expected, and low-lying areas should not experience any inundation.
• Historical events with similar or even higher tide heights (e.g., Category 3 events) tended to occur with lower barometric pressure (~1006–1020 hPa).
• In this case, high pressure (1026+ hPa) and negligible wind speeds greatly diminish any flooding likelihood.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is 0% for the day, consistent with no expected flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected despite morning high tide around 19.5 ft. Pressure remains relatively high (near 1019–1020 hPa), which lowers flood concerns.
WHEN
Highest tides occur around 5:00 AM–5:30 AM and 3:00 PM–3:30 PM PST on February 16. Neither peak is projected to coincide with low barometric pressure or strong winds.
IMPACTS
Minimal to no coastal impacts are expected. Low-lying roads and shoreline areas should remain unaffected.
• Comparing with historic Category 3 or 4 events, today’s barometric pressure is noticeably higher, reducing risk.
• Both NOAA’s analysis and the expected wind conditions point to no flood occurrence.
• Official data from NOAA indicates a 0% flood likelihood for this date.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. The morning high tide could approach 19.7 ft, but barometric pressure (roughly 1014–1016 hPa) remains well above the critical low-pressure threshold (around 992 hPa).
WHEN
Peak high tide near 5:30 AM PST, with a secondary high tide around mid to late afternoon. Both are accompanied by moderate pressure levels.
IMPACTS
No significant coastal flooding is anticipated. Shoreline areas should remain safe and dry.
• Although the tide height is slightly higher than the previous two days, it is still beneath thresholds historically associated with actual flood damage.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood is again at 0%, confirming minimal risk.
• Winds are light, and the pressure is not expected to drop enough to exacerbate tidal influences.
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.