Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Close to a flood event; conditions are worth monitoring, but flooding is unlikely to cause damage.
WHEN From 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST, around the time of the high tide at 1:18 PM.
IMPACTS Minor water level rises near shorelines; low-lying areas may experience minor inundation, but significant flooding is not expected.
Barometric Pressure: The mean pressure is 1003.09 hPa, which is higher than the pressures recorded during historical severe flood events (Category 4 and above), where pressures were at or below 1002 hPa.
Tide Height: The high tide is expected to reach approximately 19.025 feet at 1:18 PM. This tide height is higher than the historical Category 3 event on 12/27/2023 (17.460 ft) but remains below the 21 ft threshold associated with more severe flooding risks observed in Category 4 and 5 events.
Wind Direction and Speed: Wind speeds are low, around 4 km/h (2 mph), with a northerly direction. This is less impactful compared to historical events with higher wind speeds and directions that exacerbated flooding.
NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: NOAA's forecast indicates a low likelihood of flooding for this date, with a 0.0% chance and a significant distance below the flood threshold.
Based on these factors, while conditions are close to a flood event and worth monitoring, significant flooding is unlikely.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Close to a flood event; conditions are worth monitoring, but flooding is unlikely to cause damage.
WHEN From 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST, around the time of the high tide at 1:42 PM.
IMPACTS Minor water level rises near shorelines; low-lying areas may experience minor inundation, but significant flooding is not expected.
Barometric Pressure: The mean pressure is 1003.90 hPa, slightly higher than Day 1, and still above the critical low-pressure thresholds seen in more severe historical events.
Tide Height: The anticipated tide height is approximately 18.922 feet at 1:42 PM, similar to Day 1 and higher than the historical Category 3 event but below the 21 ft threshold linked to increased flood risks.
Wind Direction and Speed: Winds remain light and variable, with speeds around 3-5 km/h (2-3 mph) and southerly directions, which do not contribute significantly to flooding potential.
NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: NOAA continues to indicate a low flooding likelihood for this date, with a 0.0% chance.
Given these conditions, the potential for flooding remains low, but monitoring is advised due to the relatively high tide levels.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No risk of flooding expected.
WHEN No specific time frame required.
IMPACTS No flood impacts anticipated.
Barometric Pressure: The mean pressure during high tides is higher, at 1007.24 hPa and 1006.53 hPa, indicating stable atmospheric conditions less conducive to flooding.
Tide Height: Tide heights are lower on this day, with the highest tide reaching approximately 17.914 feet, well below the levels associated with previous flood events.
Wind Direction and Speed: Winds are minimal, around 2-3 km/h (1-2 mph), with easterly to southeasterly directions, posing no significant flood risk.
NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: NOAA's forecast maintains a low likelihood of flooding, with a 0.0% chance.
Considering these factors, there is no expected risk of flooding on Day 3.
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.