Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2024-10-19

CATEGORY 2

WHAT No flooding expected. Normal coastal conditions with no substantial flood risk.

WHEN Throughout the day on October 19th.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts anticipated. All activities can proceed as normal.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure is significantly high at 1035.47 hPa, indicating stable weather conditions and a low likelihood of severe weather-related flooding. The tide height reaches approximately 19.83 ft at 6:18 AM, which is below the levels associated with historical flooding events. Wind direction is from the south at around 13 mph, not contributing to any increased flood risk. NOAA's flood likelihood is low with a 0.0% chance, and the distance to the flood threshold is -1.39 meters, further supporting the absence of flood risk.


Day 2: 2024-10-20

CATEGORY 2

WHAT No flooding expected. Coastal conditions remain normal with no substantial flood risk.

WHEN Throughout the day on October 20th.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts anticipated. Normal activities can continue without concern.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure is at 1019.01 hPa during the morning high tide at 7:18 AM, which is higher than in previous severe flood events, suggesting stable conditions. The tide height reaches approximately 19.87 ft, similar to Day 1 and still below historical flood levels that caused flooding. Wind is southerly at around 6 mph, not significantly impacting flood risk. NOAA's flood likelihood remains low with a 0.0% chance, and the distance to the flood threshold is -1.34 meters, indicating no expected flooding.


Day 3: 2024-10-21

CATEGORY 3

WHAT Close to a flood event and worth monitoring, but flooding is unlikely to cause significant damage.

WHEN Around the morning high tide at 8:24 AM on October 21st.

IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas is possible, but significant impacts are not expected.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure is 1006.43 hPa during the high tide, which is slightly higher than in the historical Category 3 event but lower than the previous days, indicating moderately reduced atmospheric pressure. The tide height reaches approximately 19.32 ft at 8:24 AM, which is higher than the historical Category 3 event (17.46 ft) but still below levels associated with major flooding. Wind direction is from the north-northeast at around 3 mph, which does not significantly affect flood risk. NOAA's flood likelihood remains low with a 0.0% chance, and the distance to the flood threshold is -1.5 meters. These conditions are akin to the historical Category 3 event, suggesting that while flooding is unlikely, monitoring is advisable.


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.