Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2024-09-12

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 03:00 AM to 04:00 AM PST and from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM PST.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The high tide at 03:12 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.748 feet with a barometric pressure of 1013.74 hPa. The high tide at 01:48 PM is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.750 feet with a barometric pressure of 1020.73 hPa. These conditions are similar to the Category 2 event on 03/02/2024, where the tide height was around 10.43 feet and the barometric pressure was around 992.1 hPa. The wind speed is relatively low at around 2 mph, which reduces the risk of severe flooding.

Day 2: 2024-09-13

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 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM PST and from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM PST.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The high tide at 08:24 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.728 feet with a barometric pressure of 1019.24 hPa. The high tide at 02:36 PM is expected to reach a height of approximately 18.232 feet with a barometric pressure of 1018.04 hPa. These conditions are similar to the Category 2 event on 03/02/2024, where the tide height was around 10.43 feet and the barometric pressure was around 992.1 hPa. The wind speed is relatively low at around 3 mph, which reduces the risk of severe flooding.

Day 3: 2024-09-14

CATEGORY 3

WHAT Moderate coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 2 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.

WHEN From 12:00 AM to 01:00 AM PST and from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM PST.

IMPACTS Moderate flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Road closures possible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The high tide at 12:06 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 16.813 feet with a barometric pressure of 1015.69 hPa. The high tide at 03:12 PM is expected to reach a height of approximately 18.645 feet with a barometric pressure of 1011.32 hPa. These conditions are similar to the Category 3 event on 12/27/2023, where the tide height was around 17.460 feet and the barometric pressure was around 1006.1 hPa. The wind speed is relatively low at around 4 mph, which reduces the risk of severe 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.


This analysis indicates that while there is some risk of minor coastal flooding over the next three days, it is not expected to be severe based on current data and historical comparisons. However, it is always advisable to stay informed through local authorities and take necessary precautions if you live in flood-prone areas.