Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-09-17

CATEGORY 1

WHAT
A routine day with low flood potential. Category 1 indicates no risk of flooding. Primary drivers are a moderately high astronomical tide and near-normal pressure.

WHEN
Peak high tides around 11:00 AM and again near 9:12 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The tide is the main factor, but it remains too low for flood concerns. Pressure is near normal and onshore wind is minimal. This is similar to the 2023-06-30 Cat 1 event.

Day 2: 2026-09-18

CATEGORY 1

WHAT
Another routine day with low flood potential. The tide is moderate, and the pressure remains slightly above normal.

WHEN
Peak high tides around 12:30 PM and again near 10:06 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate tide levels and higher-than-average pressure do not suggest any flood risk. Wind is minimal. This is similar to the 2024-06-14 Cat 1 event.

Day 3: 2026-09-19

CATEGORY 1

WHAT
Still no flooding risk expected. Moderately high tide with near-normal pressure keeps the category low.

WHEN
Peak high tides around 1:54 PM and again near 11:30 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate tide is the main influence, but it remains below flood thresholds. Pressure is normal, and onshore wind is negligible. This is similar to the 2021-05-07 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

• Categories 1-2: No risk of flooding.
• Category 3: Close to a flood event and worth monitoring.
• Category 4: Flooding is likely however, it is uncertain if this will cause major property damage.
• Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
• Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.