Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected. Even though the morning high tide (about 19.7 ft) is relatively high, the barometric pressure remains well above critical thresholds, and NOAA’s analysis indicates a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide around 05:36 AM PST and another high tide around 04:24 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts are expected. Coastal areas should remain clear of flooding concerns.
Barometric pressure for both high tides is above 1017 hPa, which is considerably higher than the low-pressure events historically associated with moderate or severe flooding (generally around or below 992.8 hPa). NOAA data also shows a 0% likelihood of flooding, reinforcing the conclusion that there is no flood risk for Day 1.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated despite the morning high tide nearing 19.9 ft. The barometric pressures (roughly 1017.7 hPa in the morning and 1011.7 hPa later) are not low enough to create a significant storm surge.
WHEN
Highest tide around 05:54 AM PST and another high tide period near 09:54 PM–10:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No substantial flooding or property damage is expected.
NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2026-02-18 remains very low at 0.2%, and the observed barometric pressures are still well above the historical low-pressure events (under ~1002 hPa) that have previously led to flooding. Winds from the W/NW are not forecast to be strong enough to exacerbate tides.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. The early morning high tide approaches 20.1 ft, but the barometric pressure near 1006–1007 hPa stays above critical storm thresholds, and NOAA’s forecast flood likelihood is still below 1%.
WHEN
Highest tide around 06:18 AM PST and a second peak around 06:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS
Minimal to no impacts are anticipated. Low-lying areas should remain unaffected.
Although the tide briefly exceeds 20 ft in the morning, the barometric pressure remains much higher than in past significant floods. Historical Category 3 or above events were characterized by either markedly lower pressures or significantly higher NOAA flood likelihood percentages. NOAA’s daily likelihood for 2026-02-19 is only 0.5%, underscoring the very low 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.