Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-07-22

Category 2

WHAT
A Category 2 event is forecast, with no flooding risk expected. The moderate tide levels and slightly below-normal pressure combine to keep conditions routine.

WHEN
Peak water levels near midnight around 12:00 AM and again early afternoon near 1:54 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The tide was the main driver (slightly elevated), supported by modestly lower pressure. Onshore wind was minimal, so it did not add any notable risk.


Day 2: 2026-07-23

Category 2

WHAT
A Category 2 event is again forecast, indicating no flooding risk. Tide levels remain the primary factor, with a small influence from somewhat lower pressure.

WHEN
Highest tide expected around midnight near 12:00 AM and mid-afternoon near 3:30 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The tide remains the largest contributor, with modest support from below-normal pressure. Winds slightly reduced the overall risk, producing a routine outlook.


Day 3: 2026-07-24

Category 1

WHAT
A Category 1 event is forecast, representing no risk of flooding. Normal tides and near-normal pressure keep expected water levels below concern thresholds.

WHEN
Peak tide times around 12:48 AM and late afternoon near 4:30 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate tide and near-normal pressure drove a low overall risk. Conditions are similar to the 2021-07-02 Cat 1 event.


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 TodayThuFri Cat 3 · 13 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1013.0 hPa1012.3–1012.9
Wind3 mph WNW3–3
Surge (forecast)0.30 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 1.2 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, June 20, 2025 Category 1
Tide
12.5 ft
Pressure
1011.5 hPa
Wind
9 mph WNW

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