Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Minor coastal flooding could occur during the morning high tide (around 06:18 AM PST), when water levels will approach 20 ft. Barometric pressure near 1007 hPa is not extremely low but merits attention.
WHEN
From dawn to mid-morning on 2026-02-19, with highest concern near the 06:18 AM PST high tide.
IMPACTS
Minor tidal overflow onto low-lying coastal areas, possibly affecting shore roads, beaches, and parks. No significant property damage is expected.
• Barometric pressure is forecast around 1007 hPa, which is higher than the very low pressures historically associated with severe coastal flooding (< 992 hPa).
• NOAA flood likelihood for 2026-02-19 is very low (0.5%), further suggesting only a minor event.
• This forecast aligns most closely with past Category 3 events, where tide heights near or below 21 ft combined with moderately low pressure led to minor but noteworthy coastal inundation.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Coastal water levels are again forecast to approach 20 ft at the early morning high tide (near 06:42 AM PST). Barometric pressure will drop to around 997–998 hPa, indicating a slightly lower pressure than Day 1 but still not near the critical threshold of 992 hPa.
WHEN
Greatest risk period is around the early morning high tide window, with tidal peaks occurring before sunrise on 2026-02-20.
IMPACTS
Minor coastal flooding in low-lying locations is possible. Roads very close to the shoreline may see brief ponding, but widespread property damage is not expected.
• Although the pressure (~997 hPa) is lower than on Day 1, it remains above levels common in more severe historical flood events.
• Tide heights remain under 21 ft, reducing the likelihood of major flooding.
• NOAA flood likelihood for 2026-02-20 remains low at 0.7%.
• Compared with historical Category 4–5 events, both tide height and wind conditions fall short of those more severe thresholds.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
A similar tidal pattern continues, with maximum water levels near 20 ft around 07:06 AM PST. Barometric pressure is forecast near 998–999 hPa, moderately low but not historically severe.
WHEN
Highest concern will be from early to mid-morning on 2026-02-21, coinciding with the morning high tide.
IMPACTS
Low-lying coastal spots may experience shallow inundation. Any flooding is expected to be minor and mostly confined to well-known trouble spots close to the shoreline.
• NOAA flood likelihood for 2026-02-21 remains low at about 1.0%.
• Tide levels under 21 ft and pressure above 992 hPa keep the conditions in line with minor (Category 3) flood risk based on historical patterns.
• Wind speeds and directions do not indicate strong onshore flows, keeping wave setup impacts limited.
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.