Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected on March 25. While tide levels may reach around 18 feet later in the evening, barometric pressure remains high (near 1010-1014 hPa), and NOAA reports a 0.0% likelihood of flooding.
WHEN
Higher tides occur during the evening hours, roughly from late afternoon into midnight, but no significant flooding is anticipated.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts are expected. Beach areas and roadways close to the shoreline should remain unaffected.
• Compared with historical Category 3 or higher events, the barometric pressure here is much higher, which significantly reduces the potential for flooding.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood is “Low” at 0.0%, supporting the forecast of minimal risk.
• Winds from the SSW are moderate and do not align with conditions historically associated with strong onshore flows leading to flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tide levels will peak again near or slightly above 18 feet around midnight, but barometric pressure remains well above critical low-pressure thresholds, indicating no flooding risk.
WHEN
Highest tides occur near the early morning hours (just after midnight) and again mid-morning, with barometric pressure in the 1014–1015 hPa range.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts. Normal beach conditions expected without inundation.
• Historically, pressures near or below 992.8 hPa combined with higher tides (>21 ft) have been linked to more serious floods. None of those conditions appear in the Day 2 forecast.
• NOAA modeling continues to show 0.0% likelihood for flood conditions.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Despite slightly higher peak tides around 18.6 feet, barometric pressure near 1013–1010 hPa remains relatively high, and NOAA’s forecast still indicates 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak tides occur early morning (around 01:30–02:00 AM) and again just before midday.
IMPACTS
No expected beachfront flooding, with minimal to no impacts on local infrastructure.
• Although 17+ ft tides have coincided with Category 3 flooding in the past, those events involved lower barometric pressure and higher NOAA flood likelihood.
• Current wind patterns from the S/SW and stable, higher barometric readings continue to reduce flood risk significantly.
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.