Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-09-20

Category 1

WHAT
No flood risk is expected. Tides will be at routine levels, and prevailing conditions do not indicate any concern for shoreline flooding.

WHEN
Peak water levels will occur in the mid-afternoon around 3:00 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide was the primary factor, but it remains modest. Pressure is near normal, and onshore wind is minimal. This scenario closely resembles the 2026-03-14 Cat 1 event.

Day 2: 2026-09-21

Category 1

WHAT
Still no flood threat. Although tides will be slightly higher than the previous day, conditions remain well within normal bounds.

WHEN
Highest water is expected in the mid-afternoon near 3:36 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate tide and near-normal atmospheric pressure set the category at 1. Wind contributes very little to water levels. Conditions are similar to the 2026-08-26 Cat 1 event.

Day 3: 2026-09-22

Category 1

WHAT
No risk of flooding again. Despite a gentle onshore breeze, overall conditions remain routine.

WHEN
The main high tide occurs in the late afternoon around 4:06 PM.

IMPACTS
- No impact anticipated.

REASONING
The moderate tide is the primary driver, with pressure only slightly below typical but not enough to raise concerns. Wind is modest. This day resembles the 2023-03-03 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.