Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No flooding is expected. Normal tidal and weather conditions will prevail.
WHEN No specific time frame; standard conditions throughout the day.
IMPACTS No flooding impacts anticipated for coastal or low-lying areas.
During the high tide at 13:30 PST, the tide height is expected to reach approximately 18.666 feet. The barometric pressure is high at 1021.7 hPa, which is significantly higher than pressures associated with historical flood events. Wind speeds are low at around 4 kmph from the west (wind direction 261°), indicating minimal wind influence on tidal conditions. NOAA's high tide flooding likelihood is low, with a 0.0% chance and a substantial distance below the flood threshold (-2.56m). Compared to historical data, these conditions align with Category 2, indicating no risk of flooding.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Conditions are close to a flood event and worth monitoring, but flooding is unlikely to cause damage.
WHEN From 13:30 to 14:30 PST during the peak high tide period.
IMPACTS Minor ponding in very low-lying areas may occur, but significant impacts are not expected.
The high tide at 14:06 PST is projected to reach about 19.021 feet. The barometric pressure is 1008.53 hPa, which is lower than the previous day but still higher than pressures observed in historical severe flood events. Wind speeds are moderate at 6 kmph from the south-southwest (wind direction 208°), which does not significantly contribute to flooding risk. NOAA's flood likelihood remains low at 0.0%, with a distance to the flood threshold of -2.14m. While the tide height is higher than the historical Category 3 event, the higher barometric pressure reduces the likelihood of flooding, placing this day in Category 3.
CATEGORY 4
WHAT Flooding is likely but will not cause major property damage. Expect higher water levels in low-lying coastal areas.
WHEN From 14:00 to 15:00 PST during the peak of the afternoon high tide.
IMPACTS Moderate flooding of low-lying areas, such as parks and roads near the shoreline. Isolated road closures are possible.
On this day, the high tide at 14:36 PST is anticipated to reach approximately 19.384 feet. The barometric pressure drops to 1000.92 hPa, approaching the pressures recorded during historical Category 4 events. Wind speeds remain around 6 kmph from the south-southwest (wind direction 209°). While wind conditions are not extreme, the lower barometric pressure combined with the higher tide height increases the flooding risk. NOAA's flood likelihood is still low at 0.0%, with a distance to the flood threshold of -1.86m. Considering these factors and the comparison with historical events (e.g., the Category 4 event on 01/07/2022 with similar tide heights but slightly lower pressure), Day 3 is categorized as Category 4.
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.