Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2024-11-25

CATEGORY 3

WHAT Minor coastal inundation possible during high tide periods.

WHEN From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST on 2024-11-25.

IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas near shorelines. No significant property damage is expected.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure during the peak high tide at 12:54 PM is 1017.12 hPa, which is higher than pressures associated with historical flood events. The tide height is expected to reach approximately 18.774 feet, which is above the tide height of the previous Category 3 event on 12/27/2023 (17.460 feet) but below the Category 4 thresholds. Wind speeds are low, around 2 mph, and wind direction is variable, minimizing the impact on tidal conditions. NOAA's Flood Likelihood is low, with a likelihood percent of 0.0% and a significant distance below the flood threshold. Based on these factors and in comparison with historical events, minor coastal inundation is possible, but significant flooding is unlikely.

Day 2: 2024-11-26

CATEGORY 3

WHAT Minor coastal inundation possible during high tide periods.

WHEN From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST on 2024-11-26.

IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas near shorelines. No significant property damage is expected.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

At the time of the high tide at 1:18 PM, the barometric pressure is 1001.90 hPa, slightly lower than on Day 1 but still above the critical threshold associated with major flooding events. The tide height is expected to reach approximately 19.025 feet, marginally higher than on Day 1 but still below historical Category 4 levels. Wind speeds remain low at around 2 mph, with minimal impact on tidal conditions. NOAA's Flood Likelihood continues to be low, with a likelihood percent of 0.0% and a substantial distance below the flood threshold. While the barometric pressure is lower than Day 1, it is not low enough to significantly increase flood risk. Comparing these conditions with historical data suggests that minor coastal inundation is possible, but major flooding is unlikely.

Day 3: 2024-11-27

CATEGORY 3

WHAT Minor coastal inundation possible during high tide periods.

WHEN From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST on 2024-11-27.

IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas near shorelines. No significant property damage is expected.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

The barometric pressure during the high tide at 1:42 PM is 1000.96 hPa, slightly lower than on previous days yet still above the levels linked to severe flooding in historical events. The tide height is anticipated to reach approximately 18.922 feet, consistent with the preceding days and below the thresholds observed in higher-category flood events. Wind speeds are low, between 1-2 mph, and the wind direction shifts to the south, which does not notably influence tidal conditions in this region. NOAA's Flood Likelihood remains low, with a likelihood percent of 0.0% and considerable distance below the flood threshold. Despite the slight decrease in barometric pressure, the combination of factors does not indicate a higher flood risk. The conditions align with a Category 3 event, suggesting minor coastal inundation is possible but significant flooding is unlikely.

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.