Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2024-10-17

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WHAT No flooding is expected. Normal tidal and weather conditions are anticipated.

WHEN No significant flooding expected throughout the day.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts are anticipated.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Barometric Pressure: On October 17, 2024, the barometric pressure is forecasted to be approximately 1018.27 hPa during the high tide at 16:00. This is significantly higher than the low pressures associated with historical flooding events, such as the 992.8 hPa recorded during the Category 4 event on January 7, 2022.

Tide Height: While high tides are expected, the tide levels do not reach the critical 21 ft threshold linked to flooding risks. NOAA's data indicates a distance to flood threshold of -1.02 m, confirming that tide heights are well below levels that have previously caused flooding.

Wind Conditions: Wind speeds are moderate at an average of 5-6 mph, with wind directions primarily from the NNE and SSE. These conditions differ from historical events where higher wind speeds and specific wind directions contributed to flooding.

NOAA Flood Likelihood: NOAA's flood likelihood for October 17 is low at 0.4%, reinforcing the assessment that flooding is unlikely.

Comparing these factors to historical data, all indicators suggest that there is no significant risk of flooding on this day.


Day 2: 2024-10-18

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WHAT No flooding is expected. Normal tidal and weather conditions are anticipated.

WHEN No significant flooding expected throughout the day.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts are anticipated.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Barometric Pressure: The barometric pressure is forecasted to be around 1033.12 hPa during the high tide at 16:36 on October 18, 2024. This high pressure is well above the levels associated with past flooding events, indicating stable atmospheric conditions.

Tide Height: The tide levels remain below critical thresholds, with NOAA indicating a distance to flood threshold of -1.22 m. This suggests that the tides are not expected to contribute to flooding.

Wind Conditions: Predicted wind speeds range from 6-15 mph with directions mostly from the S and SSE. These are moderate winds and are not aligned with directions that have historically exacerbated flooding.

NOAA Flood Likelihood: NOAA's flood likelihood is very low at 0.1%, further supporting the expectation of no flooding.

All data points confirm that flooding is not anticipated, and conditions are significantly different from past flooding events.


Day 3: 2024-10-19

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WHAT No flooding is expected. Normal tidal and weather conditions are anticipated.

WHEN No significant flooding expected throughout the day.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts are anticipated.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Barometric Pressure: On October 19, 2024, the barometric pressure is expected to be approximately 1036.10 hPa during the high tide at 06:18. This is considerably higher than pressures recorded during previous flood events, indicating no atmospheric conditions that would increase flood risk.

Tide Height: Tide levels are projected to stay well below flood-inducing levels, with NOAA reporting a distance to flood threshold of -1.39 m.

Wind Conditions: Winds are forecasted to be mild, averaging 5-19 mph, primarily from the S and SSW. These conditions are not expected to contribute to any flooding risk.

NOAA Flood Likelihood: NOAA's flood likelihood is negligible at 0.0%, indicating no expectation of flooding.

Given these conditions, there is no indication of flood risk for this day when compared to historical flood events.


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.