HEADING: Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

DayInfo1: Day 1: 2024-10-22

CATEGORY 1

WHAT No significant flooding is expected. High tide levels are within normal ranges and are not anticipated to pose a flood risk.

WHEN High tides will occur at approximately 9:30 AM and 7:24 PM PST on October 22, 2024.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts expected. Coastal areas will experience typical tidal conditions.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The high tide at 9:30 AM is expected to reach a height of 19.439 feet with a barometric pressure of 1023.39 hPa. While this tide height is relatively high, the barometric pressure is significantly higher than in historical flood events, such as the Category 4 event on 11/15/2021 with a pressure of 1002 hPa. High barometric pressure indicates stable atmospheric conditions, reducing the likelihood of flooding. Wind speeds are low at around 4-9 km/h, and wind directions vary but are not from the W/NW, which could amplify flooding risks. NOAA's Flood Likelihood is low at 0.0%, further indicating minimal risk. Therefore, no flooding is expected for Day 1.


DayInfo2: Day 2: 2024-10-23

CATEGORY 1

WHAT No significant flooding is expected. Tidal conditions remain normal with no anticipated flood risk.

WHEN High tides will occur at approximately 12:18 AM and 8:30 PM PST on October 23, 2024.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts expected. Coastal conditions are expected to be typical for this time of year.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The high tide at 8:30 PM is expected to reach a height of 16.503 feet with a barometric pressure of 1018.61 hPa. Both the tide height and barometric pressure are lower than those recorded during historical flood events, such as the Category 3 event on 12/27/2023 with a tide height of 17.460 feet and pressure of 1006.1 hPa. Wind speeds are minimal, ranging from 2-6 km/h, and the wind direction is not from the W/NW, reducing any additional flood risk. NOAA's Flood Likelihood remains low at 0.0%. These conditions indicate that flooding is unlikely on Day 2.


DayInfo3: Day 3: 2024-10-24

CATEGORY 1

WHAT No significant flooding is expected. Expected tidal and weather conditions do not pose a flood risk.

WHEN High tides will occur at approximately 1:36 AM and 10:00 PM PST on October 24, 2024.

IMPACTS No flooding impacts expected. Normal coastal conditions will prevail.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The high tide at 10:00 PM is expected to reach a height of 15.075 feet with a barometric pressure of 1015.13 hPa. These values are significantly below thresholds associated with flooding in historical events. For comparison, the Category 4 event on 01/07/2022 had a tide height of 19.255 feet and pressure of 992.8 hPa. Wind speeds are low, between 4-9 km/h, and wind direction is primarily from the north, which is not conducive to increasing flood risk. NOAA's Flood Likelihood is low at 0.0%. Therefore, flooding is not expected on Day 3.


PA: 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.