Category 1 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-08-19

Category 1

WHAT
A Category 1 event means no flood risk. The moderate astronomical tide and slightly below normal pressure contributed a small effect, but not enough to raise concerns.

WHEN
Peak tides are expected around 11:36 AM and again later in the evening near 10:12 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Most of the contribution came from the moderate tide, with minor influence from pressure. This is similar to the 2026-06-24 Cat 1 event.

Day 2: 2026-08-20

Category 1

WHAT
A Category 1 day means no risk of flooding. Slightly below normal pressure was a factor, but overall conditions remain benign.

WHEN
Highest water is expected around 1:24 PM and again near 11:00 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Below normal pressure contributed a bit, but tide and wind factors were low. This is similar to the 2023-08-25 Cat 1 event.

Day 3: 2026-08-21

Category 1

WHAT
Again, a Category 1 forecast indicates no near-term flood concerns. Both tide and pressure remain modest, keeping flood risk low.

WHEN
The highest tide for this day is expected around mid-afternoon near 2:54 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide and slightly below normal pressure produced a minor combined effect, not enough for any flooding risk. This is similar to the 2023-08-25 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
Pressure1014.9 hPa1014.4–1014.7
Wind5 mph WNW3–4
Surge (forecast)0.40 ft
NOAA HTF likelihood0%

Onshore component: 0.9 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

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Category 1
Tide
11.8 ft
Pressure
1015.1 hPa
Wind
7 mph N

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