Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 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 03:00 PM PST.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

On September 13, the high tide at 08:24 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 9.927 feet with a barometric pressure of 1018.5 hPa. The second high tide at 14:36 PM will reach around 18.232 feet with a barometric pressure of 1016.8 hPa. The barometric pressure is relatively high compared to historical severe flood events, suggesting less severe weather conditions. Wind speeds are low, and the wind direction is not significantly contributing to potential flooding. NOAA's flood likelihood analysis indicates a low likelihood of flooding for this date.

Day 2: 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 03:00 PM PST.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

On September 14, the high tide at 00:06 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 16.813 feet with a barometric pressure of 1015.07 hPa. The second high tide at 15:12 PM will reach around 18.645 feet with a barometric pressure of 1013.58 hPa. The barometric pressure is slightly lower than on September 13 but still higher than in historical severe flood events. Wind speeds remain low, and the wind direction does not significantly contribute to potential flooding. NOAA's flood likelihood analysis indicates a low likelihood of flooding for this date.

Day 3: 2024-09-15

CATEGORY 4

WHAT Significant coastal flooding expected. Possible inundation of up to 3 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.

WHEN From 01:00 AM to 04:00 PM PST.

IMPACTS Significant flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Road closures likely.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

On September 15, the high tide at 01:18 AM is expected to reach a height of approximately 17.310 feet with a barometric pressure of 1013.18 hPa. The second high tide at 15:36 PM will reach around 19.008 feet with a barometric pressure of 1009.47 hPa. The barometric pressure is lower than on previous days but still higher than in historical severe flood events like the Category 5 event on December 27, 2022 (978.4 hPa). Wind speeds are moderate but not extreme, and the wind direction does not significantly contribute to potential flooding. NOAA's flood likelihood analysis indicates a low likelihood of flooding for this date.

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.