Flood Watch
Redondo Beach, WA
Day 1: 2024-11-18
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible. Tide levels may reach up to 20.544 feet during high tide, close to levels that have previously caused minor flooding.
WHEN From 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads adjacent to the shoreline. Water may encroach on coastal walkways and parking areas. Isolated road closures are unlikely but possible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Barometric Pressure: High at 1034.71 hPa, significantly higher than pressures associated with past severe flood events, indicating less severe weather conditions.
- Tide Height: Expected to peak at 20.544 feet at 7:24 AM, higher than the Category 3 event on 12/27/2023 but below Category 4 and 5 thresholds.
- Wind: Light winds from the south at approximately 2 mph, not expected to significantly impact tidal levels.
- NOAA Flood Likelihood: High likelihood with a 5.2% chance, suggesting monitoring is warranted but major flooding is unlikely.
- Comparison to Historical Events: While the tide height is considerable, the high barometric pressure reduces the overall flood risk relative to past events that resulted in more significant flooding.
Day 2: 2024-11-19
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No flooding expected. Tide levels are expected to be moderate and not pose a flood risk.
WHEN High tides occurring at 8:18 AM and 6:06 PM PST.
IMPACTS No significant impacts anticipated. Normal tidal conditions for this time of year.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Barometric Pressure: Elevated at 1021.27 hPa during high tide periods, well above thresholds associated with flooding events.
- Tide Height: Peaks at 19.994 feet at 8:18 AM, lower than the previous day's high tide and below historical flood event levels.
- Wind: Light winds from the southeast at 5-7 mph, not contributing to flood risk.
- NOAA Flood Likelihood: Low likelihood with a 2.6% chance, indicating minimal risk.
- Comparison to Historical Events: Conditions are not comparable to past flooding events; all indicators suggest a low flood potential.
Day 3: 2024-11-20
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible. High tide levels may approach heights that have previously caused minor flooding.
WHEN From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying coastal areas is possible. Some beach access points and coastal paths may experience brief periods of inundation.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Barometric Pressure: Lowering to 1016.60 hPa, still above critical thresholds but indicating a slight decrease from previous days.
- Tide Height: Expected to peak at 20.072 feet at 9:12 AM, similar to Day 1's levels.
- Wind: Light winds from the south-southeast at 4-6 mph, unlikely to significantly influence tidal impact.
- NOAA Flood Likelihood: Low likelihood with a 0.6% chance, suggesting minor concern.
- Comparison to Historical Events: Tide heights are similar to the Category 3 event on 12/27/2023, but the higher barometric pressure reduces the likelihood of significant flooding.
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.