Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated. Although the tide will reach around 18 feet during the early morning hours, the barometric pressure remains high (above 1029 hPa). NOAA’s data for this date indicates a 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides expected near 03:12 AM and 12:54 PM local time.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected, as conditions are not conducive to water reaching flood thresholds.
Historical events that led to Category 3 or higher generally involved tide heights exceeding 20 ft in combination with significantly lower barometric pressure (under ~1002 hPa). For March 14, the tide remains below 21 ft, and the pressure is well above the critical 992.8 hPa mark. Consequently, even though the tide height is moderately high, the high-pressure system substantially limits flood potential.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Tide levels peak at or near 18.6 ft overnight, but barometric pressure remains elevated (1023–1029 hPa). NOAA’s flood likelihood analysis remains at 0.0%.
WHEN
Highest tides anticipated around 03:36 AM and 13:54 PM local time.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected along the coast or in low-lying areas, given the combination of relatively high atmospheric pressure and moderate tidal heights.
Comparisons with historical flooding events show significantly lower atmospheric pressure and higher tidal ranges linked to those past floods. Current conditions do not align with any of the categories above 2 because tide heights remain below 21 ft and barometric pressure is quite high.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding for Day 3. Tide heights may approach 18.8 ft in early morning hours, but the pressure readings (around 1021–1024 hPa) remain well above flooding thresholds. NOAA indicates a 0.0% likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides will occur near 03:54 AM and 14:48 PM local time.
IMPACTS
No flooding concerns. Minimal potential for coastal inundation due to the combination of moderate tides and stable, high pressure.
Historical data shows that, in Redondo Beach, tides typically need to exceed ~21 ft when paired with much lower barometric pressure in order to pose a notable flood risk. Since Day 3’s projected tide heights and pressures do not meet these conditions, a Category 2 rating accurately reflects no substantial flooding threat.
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.