Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No coastal flooding is anticipated. The morning high tide (near 19.9 ft at around 05:54) is below levels historically associated with notable flooding, and the barometric pressure (around 1015–1012 hPa) is not low enough to pose significant risk.
WHEN
Peak tide early morning (05:00–06:30 PST).
IMPACTS
No significant impacts expected. Minor nuisance ponding in very low-lying areas is possible, but widespread or damaging flooding is unlikely.
• Compared with historical Category 3 or higher events, today’s barometric pressure is higher and NOAA’s flood likelihood (0.2%) remains very low.
• Winds from the south remain light, offering minimal influence on sea level rise.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No coastal flooding is anticipated. Although the tide (approximately 20.0 ft around 06:18) is moderately high, barometric pressure of about 1008 hPa and a low NOAA flood likelihood of 0.5% keep the risk low.
WHEN
Peak tide early to mid-morning (05:30–07:00 PST).
IMPACTS
No property damage or road closures are expected. Low-lying shoreline spots could see minor water encroachment, but that should remain well below typical flood thresholds.
• Historically, Category 3 or higher has involved more extreme conditions (lower pressure or higher NOAA flood likelihood).
• Wind speeds remain modest, further reducing any storm surge effect.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Close to a flood event but still unlikely to cause major damage. Early morning tide around 20.2 ft (near 06:42) coincides with a lower barometric pressure (near 1000 hPa), which warrants monitoring.
WHEN
Primary window of concern from approximately 06:00–07:30 PST. An additional high tide occurs late afternoon/evening, but forecasts suggest a lesser influence on water levels.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding of exceptionally low-lying shoreline areas could occur. Road closures are unlikely, but watch for minor ponding near the immediate coast.
• Compared to Category 4 or 5 historical events, the forecasted tide is slightly lower and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains low (0.7%).
• Pressure is not near the very low thresholds (<992.8 hPa) seen in past severe floods, helping limit the overall flood potential.
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.