Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 1
WHAT... Low risk of flood event based on analysis.
WHEN... No significant flood impact expected. The high tide level is not meeting historical flood event thresholds, and the barometric pressure is significantly higher than the threshold associated with previous flooding events.
The high tide level is predicted to reach a maximum of about 20.175 feet, which is below the historical flooding events record. Furthermore, the mean sea-level pressure during the high tide is forecasted to be around 1040 hPa and 1043 hPa, much higher than the threshold of 992.8 hPa linked with increased flood risk. Weather conditions including precipitation, wind speed, and cloud cover are also not indicative of an imminent flood risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT... Slightly elevated risk of flood event based on analysis.
WHEN... The likelihood of flooding remains low despite a minimal increase in the forecasted likelihood percentage provided by NOAA CO-OPS. Barometric pressure remains stable and high above flooding thresholds.
The predicted tide levels are relatively high at approximately 20.426 feet, but still below significant historical flooding events. Barometric pressure readings during high tides are projected to be above 1040 hPa. Additionally, NOAA's Flood Likelihood Analysis indicates a low chance of flooding at 5.9% likelihood for this date, which combined with the observed weather conditions suggests a slight but non-critical increase in flood potential.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT... Slightly elevated risk of flood event based on analysis.
WHEN... Despite NOAA's Flood Likelihood Analysis indicating a "High" prediction for this date, actual weather conditions and tide levels do not align with historical flooding events.
Tide levels are expected to be moderately high at around 20.527 feet, but still below the threshold experienced during significant past floods. Barometric pressure is anticipated to remain stable and elevated above critical thresholds at around 1035 hPa during high tides. Weather data does not suggest extreme conditions that could lead to flooding. NOAA's prediction indicates a heightened alert due to a higher percentage likelihood than the previous days (6.8%), but actual data analysis does not reflect an immediate threat based on current information.
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.