Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 1 foot above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
*WHEN From 07:00 AM to 07:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
The high tide at 07:24 AM on 2024-09-07 is expected to reach a height of 17.441 feet with a barometric pressure of 1004.66 hPa. This combination is similar to the Category 3 event on 12/27/2023, which had a tide height of 17.460 feet and a barometric pressure of 1006.1 hPa. The wind direction is from the north (N) at a speed of 2 mph, which is less severe than the historical Category 4 and 5 events. NOAA's flood likelihood for this date is low, with a likelihood percent of 0.0%.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 1 foot above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN From 03:00 AM to 03:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
The high tide at 03:00 AM on 2024-09-08 is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.318 feet with a barometric pressure of 1009.09 hPa. This combination is slightly lower than the Category 3 event on 12/27/2023 but still within the range that warrants monitoring. The wind direction is from the south-southwest (SSW) at a speed of around 2 mph, which is not as impactful as higher wind speeds from more critical directions. NOAA's flood likelihood for this date remains low, with a likelihood percent of 0.0%.
CATEGORY 5
WHAT Significant coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to several feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN From 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS Significant flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Potential for property damage and road closures.
The high tide at 09:18 AM on 2024-09-09 is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.219 feet with a barometric pressure of around 997.65 hPa. This combination is concerning as it closely matches the conditions seen in historical Category 5 events like the one on 12/27/2022, which had a tide height of over 22 feet and a barometric pressure below the critical threshold of 992.8 hPa. The wind direction is from the south-southwest (SSW) at around 5 mph, which could exacerbate flooding conditions by pushing more seawater towards the coast. NOAA's flood likelihood for this date remains low, but the combination of high tide and lower barometric pressure increases the risk significantly.
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.
This analysis integrates weather observations, tide data, and barometric pressure while comparing with historical events for insights. The categorization reflects the potential flood risk based on these factors, emphasizing safety and preparedness actions for residents in Redondo Beach, WA.