Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-08-17

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
A Category 2 event indicates no flood risk for Redondo Beach. Tidal conditions are slightly elevated, but not enough to pose a threat, and wind influence remains minimal.

WHEN
Highest tides are expected mid-morning around 9:06 AM and again in the evening near 9:00 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide levels are the primary contributor, with a modest effect from near-normal pressure. There is little to no contribution from onshore wind or other factors.

Day 2: 2026-08-18

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Conditions remain at a Category 2 level, meaning no flooding is expected. Moderate tides and generally normal pressure indicate routine circumstances.

WHEN
Peak tides will occur in the late morning around 10:12 AM and again in the late evening near 9:36 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate tidal heights drive the category, with slightly lower pressure offering a minor additional push. Wind and other factors show no significant influence.

Day 3: 2026-08-19

CATEGORY 1

WHAT
A Category 1 event signals no risk of flooding. Tidal conditions are generally modest, and overall weather influences remain benign.

WHEN
Highest tides will likely occur around 11:36 AM and again late at night near 10:12 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate tide is the main factor, with near-normal pressure and minimal wind making little difference. No high-tide flooding signals are present.

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 TodayTueWed Cat 3 · 13 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1018.2 hPa1017.3–1018.0
Wind7 mph WNW1–2
Surge (forecast)0.40 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 1.6 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

Monday, February 23, 2026 Category 1
Tide
13.1 ft
Pressure
1018.0 hPa
Wind
10 mph SE

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