Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-03-16

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides will peak near 18.9 ft during the early morning hours. Barometric pressure remains relatively high (around 1021 hPa), reducing the likelihood of coastal flooding.

WHEN
Highest tide risk from roughly 03:00 AM to 04:00 AM PST.

IMPACTS
No significant impacts expected. Low-lying areas should not experience any noticeable flooding.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

• Compared to historical flood events, today’s tide heights remain below the 20–21 ft range typically associated with moderate flooding.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is reported as 0.0%, indicating minimal chance of flooding.


Day 2: 2026-03-17

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Still no flooding anticipated, even though morning high tide reaches around 19.1 ft. The barometric pressure around 1014–1020 hPa remains moderately high and not conducive to significant coastal flooding.

WHEN
Highest tide risk from about 04:00 AM to 05:00 AM PST.

IMPACTS
No coastal flooding impacts expected. Normal marine conditions are forecast.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

• A 19 ft tide height is higher than Day 1, but historical records suggest pressures near 992 hPa or lower are a bigger factor in flooding. Current forecasts show pressures well above that threshold.
• NOAA again indicates a 0.0% chance for flooding with distances to flood thresholds remaining substantial.


Day 3: 2026-03-18

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Despite an early morning high tide near 19.4 ft and slightly lower barometric pressures (around 1012–1010 hPa), these conditions do not meet the historically low-pressure criteria that typically contribute to flooding.

WHEN
Highest tide risk around 04:00 AM to 05:00 AM PST.

IMPACTS
No flooding is expected. Localized ponding in very low-lying areas is possible but unlikely to cause notable impacts or closures.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

• Tide levels remain below 21 ft, which is a common threshold for more significant coastal flooding in this region.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood remains 0.0%. Even though the barometric pressure is slightly lower than on previous days, it is still well above historically significant low-pressure readings seen in past flood events.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

CATEGORY KEY

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.