Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-07-12

Category 2

WHAT
A Category 2 event means no flooding risk is expected. Slightly elevated tide levels are the main contributors, with near-normal atmospheric pressure and minimal onshore wind offering little additional effect.

WHEN
The highest tide heights will occur early in the morning around 2:12 AM and again in the late afternoon around 5:42 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderately high astronomical tide was the primary factor, with a small contribution from near-normal pressure. Wind did not meaningfully affect conditions, keeping the overall risk at Category 2.


Day 2: 2026-07-13

Category 2

WHAT
Again, conditions are categorized at 2, indicating routine tidal influence with no flood risk. The tide remains the leading factor, with normal pressure and a light wind bringing no significant concerns.

WHEN
Expect peak tide levels early in the morning around 3:12 AM and in the evening near 6:24 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
A slightly elevated tide drives the forecast, while near-normal pressure and minimal wind reduce any additional threat. These conditions sustain Category 2 with no likelihood of flooding.


Day 3: 2026-07-14

Category 2

WHAT
Category 2 conditions persist, meaning no anticipated flooding. Tide is the main influencing factor, with near-normal pressure and light wind providing minimal contribution.

WHEN
Highest tidal levels are expected around 4:06 AM and again in the evening near 7:06 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate astronomical tide remains the dominant factor, and the pressure is only slightly lower than average, so overall flood risk stays low. Winds are weak and do not contribute significantly.


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 TodayMonTue Cat 3 · 13 ft 12.4 ft12.2 ft12.6 ft12.9 ft13.1 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1018.7 hPa1018.9–1019.3
Wind9 mph SW8–11
Surge (forecast)0.30 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 9.0 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

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Category 1
Tide
12.9 ft
Pressure
1018.6 hPa
Wind
8 mph SSW

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