Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2024-08-31

CATEGORY 2

WHAT Minor coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 1 foot above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.

WHEN From 02:00 AM to 04:00 AM PST and from 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM PST.

IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure for the high tide at 02:06 AM is 1006.75 hPa, and at 04:36 PM is 1002.91 hPa. Both pressures are significantly higher than the critical threshold of 992.8 hPa, reducing the likelihood of severe flooding. The tide heights are also below the critical levels observed in historical Category 4 and 5 events.

Day 2: 2024-09-01

CATEGORY 1

WHAT No significant coastal flooding expected.

WHEN No specific high-risk period identified.

IMPACTS No significant impacts expected.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure for the high tide at 03:00 AM is 1008.59 hPa, and at 05:00 PM is 1013.08 hPa. These pressures are well above the critical threshold, indicating very low risk of flooding. The tide heights are also not at levels that have historically caused significant flooding.

Day 3: 2024-09-02

CATEGORY 1

WHAT No significant coastal flooding expected.

WHEN No specific high-risk period identified.

IMPACTS No significant impacts expected.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure for the high tide at 03:42 AM is 1011.85 hPa, and at 05:18 PM is 1010.65 hPa. These pressures are well above the critical threshold, indicating very low risk of flooding. The tide heights are also not at levels that have historically caused significant flooding.

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.


Forecast Reasoning:

Day 1 (2024-08-31):

Day 2 (2024-09-01):

Day 3 (2024-09-02):

Conclusion:

Based on the provided data, there is a minor risk of coastal flooding on Day 1 (Category 2), with no significant flood risk on Days 2 and 3 (Category 1). The barometric pressures are consistently above the critical threshold, reducing the likelihood of severe flooding despite high tides.