Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible due to high tides expected to reach up to 20.140 ft with high barometric pressure at 1025.6 hPa.
WHEN From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PST on 2024-12-08.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
Barometric Pressure: The pressure is 1025.6 hPa, significantly higher than in historical severe flood events (below 1002 hPa). This high pressure indicates less severe weather conditions, reducing the likelihood of extreme flooding.
Tide Height: The high tide is forecasted at approximately 20.140 ft at 10:42 AM, which is higher than the historical Category 3 event (17.460 ft) but lower than Category 4 events (over 21 ft).
Wind: Wind speeds are low, around 7-8 mph from the SW direction (216 degrees), which is less impactful compared to higher-category events with wind speeds over 20 mph.
NOAA Flood Likelihood: NOAA indicates a low flood likelihood of 1.5%, with a distance to threshold of -1.05 meters, suggesting minimal risk.
Based on these factors, the flood category for December 8, 2024, is assessed as Category 3.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible due to high tides expected to reach up to 20.228 ft with high barometric pressure at 1024.6 hPa.
WHEN From 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM PST on 2024-12-09.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
Barometric Pressure: The pressure remains high at 1024.6 hPa, indicating stable weather conditions and a lower risk of severe flooding.
Tide Height: The high tide is forecasted at approximately 20.228 ft at 11:24 AM, similar to Day 1, and below the tide heights of historical Category 4 events.
Wind: Wind conditions continue to be calm, with low speeds and directions not significantly contributing to flooding risk.
NOAA Flood Likelihood: NOAA reports a low flood likelihood of 1.8%, with a distance to threshold of -1.0 meter.
Considering these factors, the flood category for December 9, 2024, is assessed as Category 3.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible due to high tides expected to reach up to 20.317 ft with high barometric pressure at 1025.9 hPa.
WHEN From 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM PST on 2024-12-10.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
Barometric Pressure: The pressure is 1025.9 hPa, maintaining the trend of high pressure and stable weather conditions, which lowers the flood risk.
Tide Height: The high tide is forecasted at approximately 20.317 ft at 12:00 PM, slightly higher than previous days but still below historical severe flood events categorized as Category 4 or higher.
Wind: Wind speeds remain low, and directions are not expected to exacerbate flooding conditions.
NOAA Flood Likelihood: NOAA indicates a low flood likelihood of 3.6%, with a distance to threshold of -0.85 meter.
Based on the evaluation, the flood category for December 10, 2024, is assessed as Category 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.