Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-07-02

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Category 2 conditions mean no flooding risk is anticipated. Moderate tide is the main driver for the classification, with near-normal pressure and minimal onshore wind.

WHEN
Expect the higher water levels in the morning around 6:06 AM and again in the evening near 8:36 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The moderate astronomical tide was the primary driver. Pressure is close to normal, and onshore wind did not significantly raise concerns. All model scenarios agree on Category 2.


Day 2: 2026-07-03

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Category 2 conditions indicate no practical flood risk. A moderate tide remains the chief factor, with only slight contribution from near-normal pressure.

WHEN
Peak water levels will occur in the early morning at about 6:54 AM and again in the evening around 9:06 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The tide level is moderately high but still below flood thresholds. Pressure is near normal, and wind remains minimal in its effect. Ensemble model consensus remains at Category 2.


Day 3: 2026-07-04

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Category 2 continues as no flooding risk is expected. The tide is at moderate levels, and pressure and wind are not adding significant risk.

WHEN
Higher tide conditions are anticipated in the morning around 7:42 AM and in the late evening close to 9:36 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide remains the main contributor. Pressure is near normal, and onshore wind influence is minimal. All forecasts project Category 2 without notable variability.


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

Forecast detail

72-hour tide forecast at Tacoma (NOAA), local time. Dashed line is the Category 3 threshold.
14 ft 12 ft 10 ft TodayFriSat Cat 3 · 13 ft 12.8 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1015.9 hPa1016.7–1017.6
Wind6 mph W5–6
Surge (forecast)0.40 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 4.3 mph. Pressure values are MSL; wind is the 10-meter forecast. Ensemble spread is the 10th–90th percentile across five weather models (GFS, ECMWF, ICON, GEM, UKMO).

Closest past event

Friday, September 20, 2024 Category 1
Tide
12.7 ft
Pressure
1017.9 hPa
Wind
6 mph S

Selected from the nearest-neighbor search across every logged flood event · 93% similar.