Category 2 · NO FLOODING EXPECTED

Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2026-10-08

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
A routine day with no flooding risk. The primary driver for this category is the moderate high tide, with slightly below normal pressure providing a small additional push.

WHEN
Peak tide is expected in the late afternoon around 4:24 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Tide was the main contributor, with a minor boost from the slightly lower-than-average barometric pressure. Onshore wind contributed minimally. All forecast models agree on Category 2 for today.

Day 2: 2026-10-09

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Another low-risk day, primarily driven by a moderately high tide and slightly below average pressure. Wind has a minor onshore component but remains modest.

WHEN
Highest water levels will likely occur around 4:48 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
Moderate tide and somewhat lower pressure combine to place this day in Category 2. Wind influences are small, and ensemble guidance is consistent at this level.

Day 3: 2026-10-10

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
Low risk continues, with a slightly above-average tide being the main factor. Pressure is marginally lower but not enough to pose any flood threat.

WHEN
Peak risk near the evening high tide around 5:12 PM.

IMPACTS
• No impact anticipated.

REASONING
A moderate astronomical tide is the principal driver, with mildly reduced pressure offering a small addition. Wind contributions are minimal, and forecast models uniformly suggest Category 2.

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 TodayFriSat Cat 3 · 13 ft 12.7 ft12.9 ft

Weather panel — Day 1

CentralEnsemble p10–p90
Pressure1018.4 hPa1014.7–1015.3
Wind3 mph NNE2–5
Surge (forecast)0.20 ft—
NOAA HTF likelihood0%—

No significant onshore component. 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, February 06, 2026 Scored Category 2
Tide
13.0 ft
Pressure
1018.2 hPa
Wind
7 mph E

Observed that day: no flooding reported (no corroborating evidence found in the audit log).

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