Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Tides will reach around 18.5 ft early in the morning, but barometric pressure is relatively high (above 1018 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains near 0%.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs around the early morning hours (shortly after 2:00 AM), with another high tide noted after 7:00 PM that is significantly lower and not expected to pose any flood threat.
IMPACTS
No notable coastal flooding impacts are anticipated.
Historically, Category 3 events have involved tides above 20 ft or a significantly lower barometric pressure contributing to flood conditions. In this case, the tide is below 20 ft and the barometric pressure is well above critical low-pressure levels (e.g., near or below 992.8 hPa). NOAA data also indicates 0% flood likelihood, corroborating minimal to no risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no risk of flooding anticipated. Although the peak tide overnight could approach 18.8 ft, the barometric pressure remains moderate (at or above about 1013–1016 hPa), and NOAA’s stated flood likelihood is 0%.
WHEN
A higher tide occurs around 2:30 AM, with another mid-afternoon high tide near 2:30 PM. Neither are expected to generate flood conditions.
IMPACTS
No coastal flooding impacts are forecast.
Comparisons with past Category 3 events (which typically saw tides exceeding 20 ft and/or notably low barometric pressure) reveal that these conditions remain well below thresholds that historically led to even moderate flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Early morning high tide may briefly approach 19 ft, but the barometric pressure, while lower than previous days (near 1007–1010 hPa), is still not low enough to significantly elevate flood risk. NOAA continues to project a 0% flooding likelihood.
WHEN
Peak tide early in the morning (around 3:00 AM), along with another moderate tide in the mid-afternoon (about 3:30 PM).
IMPACTS
No noticeable coastal flooding or property impacts expected.
Even though the barometric pressure is lowest on this day relative to the prior two days, it remains considerably higher than the 992.8 hPa threshold often associated with historic floods. Tide heights are also below the 20–21 ft range observed in more serious flooding episodes.
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.