Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding is expected. Tides will peak around late evening hours, but current barometric pressure remains high, and NOAA flood likelihood is indicated as low (0.0%).
WHEN
Highest tidal levels may occur around 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM PDT on April 13, but the overall risk of coastal flooding remains minimal.
IMPACTS
No notable impacts are anticipated near shorelines or low-lying areas. Normal daily activities are unlikely to be affected.
• Tide heights will approach 17–18 ft at their peak, which is below thresholds historically associated with damaging flood events in the region.
• Barometric pressure readings (~1021 hPa near high tide) are significantly higher than the low-pressure conditions observed in past notable flood events.
• NOAA indicates a zero percent likelihood of flooding for April 13.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Minimal flood risk is expected. Although tide levels may reach around 18 ft in the early morning, barometric pressure remains moderately high, and NOAA forecasts suggest no significant flooding.
WHEN
Peak tidal periods occur near 2:00–3:00 AM and again around mid-afternoon (2:00–3:00 PM) on April 14.
IMPACTS
No noticeable flooding impacts are anticipated for most shoreline areas.
• The highest tide, approximately 18–19 ft, still falls below levels typically associated with prior Category 3 or higher flood events.
• Barometric pressure (~1017 hPa early morning and ~1014 hPa in the afternoon) does not align with historically severe flooding pressures, which are generally well below 1000 hPa.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0.0%.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No indication of coastal flooding. The morning tide may briefly reach around 19 ft, but pressure remains above critical low thresholds, and NOAA continues to list flood danger as low.
WHEN
Highest risk times are shortly before sunrise (around 3:00 AM) and again in the mid-afternoon hours (~3:00 PM).
IMPACTS
No notable coastal inundation or property damage is expected.
• Even though one of the tides may reach near 19 ft, the barometric pressure (~1008–1005 hPa) is still not sufficiently low to elevate flood concerns to a Category 3 or higher.
• Historical Category 3+ events typically involve either tides above 20+ ft or substantially lower barometric pressures (well below 1000 hPa).
• NOAA’s data for April 15 shows a 0.0% flood likelihood, reinforcing a minimal risk outlook.
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.