Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-07-17

Category 2

WHAT
A routine tide and near-normal pressure keep flooding risk low. Classifier indicates a Category 2, which signifies no expected threat to shore areas.

WHEN
Higher water levels may be noticed around 7:06 AM and again near 8:54 PM, coinciding with the day’s regular high tides.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The moderate astronomical tide was the strongest contributor to the category, with minor input from pressure. Wind was minimal, leaving overall flood risk at routine levels.


Day 2: 2026-07-18

Category 2

WHAT
Another low-risk day with only modest tidal levels and normal summertime weather conditions. Flood classifier stays at Category 2, indicating no actionable concern.

WHEN
Highest tides occur around 8:06 AM and again near 9:30 PM with routine tidal fluctuations.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The moderate tide factor and slightly supportive pressure led to this category. Winds are very light and do not contribute significant onshore push.


Day 3: 2026-07-19

Category 2

WHAT
A continuation of benign tidal conditions and slightly above-average pressure results in minimal flood risk. The forecast remains at Category 2, suggesting no significant issues.

WHEN
Peak water levels are around 9:12 AM and near 10:00 PM, matching regular high tide cycles.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide provided a modest factor. Mild winds slightly offset the tide effect, and the pressure influence remains small, keeping the category low.


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 TodaySatSun Cat 3 · 13 ft 13.3 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1015.4 hPa1016.3–1017.2
Wind8 mph WSW3–5
Surge (forecast)0.70 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 6.3 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, December 10, 2021 Category 1
Tide
13.7 ft
Pressure
1016.9 hPa
Wind
10 mph S

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