Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Minor coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 0.5 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
*WHEN From 03:00 AM to 05:00 AM PST and from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
The high tide at 03:12 AM on 2024-08-19 is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.454 feet with a barometric pressure of 1016.36 hPa. The high tide at 05:24 PM on the same day is expected to reach approximately 19.597 feet with a barometric pressure of 1018.15 hPa. These conditions are similar to the Category 3 event on 12/27/2023 but with higher barometric pressure, reducing the likelihood of severe flooding.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Moderate coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 1 foot above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN From 04:00 AM to 06:00 AM PST and from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Moderate flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Some road closures possible.
The high tide at 04:06 AM on 2024-08-20 is expected to reach a height of approximately 18.703 feet with a barometric pressure of 1017.19 hPa. The high tide at 05:54 PM on the same day is expected to reach approximately 19.860 feet with a barometric pressure of 1012.58 hPa. The lower barometric pressure in the evening increases the risk slightly, but it remains below the critical threshold for severe flooding.
CATEGORY 4
WHAT Significant coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 1.5 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN From 05:00 AM to 07:00 AM PST and from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Significant flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Road closures likely, potential property damage in vulnerable areas.
The high tide at 05:06 AM on 2024-08-21 is expected to reach a height of approximately 18.677 feet with a barometric pressure of 1008.27 hPa. The high tide at 06:24 PM on the same day is expected to reach approximately 20.074 feet with a barometric pressure of 1007.66 hPa. The combination of higher tides and lower barometric pressure increases the risk significantly, similar to historical Category 4 events like those on 11/15/2021 and 01/07/2022.
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.