Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Close to a flood event is expected; conditions worth monitoring, but significant flood damage is unlikely.
WHEN
From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST on October 14, 2024.
IMPACTS
Minor impacts may occur in low-lying coastal areas; minimal disruption is expected.
On October 14, 2024, a high tide is expected at approximately 2:36 PM with a peak tide height of around 19.381 feet. The barometric pressure is forecasted to be about 1015.41 hPa, which is higher than pressures associated with past significant flooding events. Wind conditions are forecasted to be from the south at approximately 8 mph (12 km/h), which is not a direction typically associated with increased flood risk in this area.
Comparing these conditions to the historical Category 3 event on December 27, 2023, which had a lower tide height of 17.460 feet and a barometric pressure of 1006.1 hPa, today's higher pressure and similar tide height suggest that while the tide is higher, the overall risk remains low due to the higher barometric pressure.
NOAA's Flood Likelihood Analysis indicates a low flood likelihood with a 0.0% chance and a distance to the flood threshold of -1.86 meters, supporting the assessment that significant flooding is unlikely.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected.
WHEN
Normal conditions expected throughout the day.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts anticipated.
On October 15, 2024, the high tide is expected at approximately 3:00 PM with a peak tide height of around 19.728 feet. The barometric pressure is forecasted to be about 1024.87 hPa, significantly higher than the pressures associated with historical flooding events. Wind conditions are calm to light, and the wind direction does not contribute to flood risk.
Compared to previous events, the higher barometric pressure and moderate tide heights indicate no substantial risk of flooding. NOAA's Flood Likelihood Analysis shows a low flood likelihood with a 0.0% chance and a distance to the flood threshold of -1.43 meters, confirming that flooding is not expected.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Close to a flood event is expected; conditions worth monitoring, but significant flood damage is unlikely.
WHEN
From 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM PST on October 16, 2024.
IMPACTS
Minor impacts may occur in low-lying coastal areas; minimal disruption is expected.
On October 16, 2024, a high tide is expected at approximately 3:30 PM with a peak tide height of around 20.004 feet. The barometric pressure is forecasted to be about 1015.33 hPa, which is higher than pressures during historical flooding events. Winds are expected from the south-southeast at speeds around 7 mph (12 km/h), not significantly affecting flood potential.
When compared to the historical Category 4 event on November 15, 2021, which experienced a higher tide height of 21.506 feet and a lower barometric pressure of 1002 hPa, the current conditions indicate a lower risk of flooding. NOAA's Flood Likelihood Analysis indicates a low flood likelihood with a 0.1% chance and a distance to the flood threshold of -1.3 meters, suggesting that while slightly higher than previous days, significant flooding remains unlikely.
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.