Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. High tides will reach approximately 18.8–19.0 ft during the early morning (around 03:54 AM) and midday (around 2:48 PM), but the barometric pressure remains relatively high (above 1020 hPa), and NOAA indicates a 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides around 03:54 AM and 2:48 PM on March 16.
IMPACTS
No significant coastal flooding impacts are anticipated. Normal beach activity and roadway usage should remain unaffected.
Historical comparison shows that much lower barometric pressures (near or below ~992 hPa) and tides above 21 ft typically coincide with more severe flooding in this region. Current conditions remain far from those thresholds. NOAA’s flood likelihood analysis also states a low risk (0%) with sufficient distance from the flood threshold.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Early morning high tide near 19.1 ft combines with a moderate-low barometric pressure of ~1014.7 hPa, but still well above historically low storm-pressure levels. NOAA flood likelihood remains at 0%.
WHEN
Highest tide around 04:12 AM and another high tide mid-afternoon (3:36 PM) on March 17.
IMPACTS
No appreciable coastal inundation is expected; low-lying areas along the shoreline should remain unaffected.
Although the tide height is somewhat elevated, the barometric pressure is not low enough to exacerbate flooding concerns. Winds predominantly from the south are less likely to push additional water onshore as compared to westerly wind events. Historical Category 3 or above events were marked by lower barometric pressures and higher flood-risk indicators, which are not present here.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no risk of flooding despite projected morning high tides near 19.3 ft. Barometric pressure around 1014 hPa in the morning and ~1012 hPa in the afternoon does not approach the critical low-pressure levels seen in past flood events.
WHEN
Highest tide at about 04:30 AM and another peak near 4:24 PM on March 18.
IMPACTS
No adverse effects to shoreline or nearby roads are expected. Routine activities in coastal zones can continue without disruption.
NOAA data confirms a 0% likelihood of flooding on March 18, with the distance to flood threshold still nearly 2 meters above typical concern levels. Conditions do not resemble prior Category 4 or 5 events, which involved tides exceeding 21 ft combined with much lower barometric pressures (below 992 hPa).
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.