Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides will be near 17 feet but are not coupled with low barometric pressure or westerly wind conditions that could cause a flood event.
WHEN
Highest tide around mid-morning (09:12 PST) and mid-afternoon (15:18 PST).
IMPACTS
No anticipated property damage. Minor ponding could occur in very low-lying areas, but overall flood risk remains minimal.
Barometric pressures for the day (~1030–1032 hPa) are notably higher than during past flood events, and NOAA’s flood likelihood is at 0%. Historical Category 3 or above floods typically coincided with lower pressure near or below ~1006 hPa and tides over ~20 feet, which are not present here.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides approach 16–17 feet, but again occur with relatively high atmospheric pressure, reducing any significant flood threat.
WHEN
Highest tide in the late morning (10:24 PST) and late afternoon (16:24 PST).
IMPACTS
Little to no flooding of shorelines and roads. No property damage expected.
Barometric pressure remains above 1025 hPa, and NOAA indicates a 0% flood likelihood. Compared to historical Category 4 or 5 events, these conditions are substantially milder: those past severe events had tides above 20 feet combined with much lower barometric pressure.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No notable flooding is expected, despite slightly higher tidal readings (up to ~18 feet). Barometric pressure is lower than previous days but still well above the historical low-pressure triggers for flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide late morning (around 11:42 PST) and early evening (20:24 PST).
IMPACTS
Minimal possibility of water encroachment in very low-lying spots. No expected closures or property impacts under these conditions.
While tides approach 18 feet, barometric pressure (~1019 hPa) remains significantly above the critical flooding thresholds (<~1002 hPa in severe past events). NOAA estimates a 0% chance of daily coastal flooding. Historically, substantial coastal flooding (Category 3+) required both higher tides (>20 feet) and notably lower pressure.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for any potential 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.