Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Minor coastal flooding possible. Inundation of up to 0.5 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN
From 06:00 AM to 08:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
On 2024-12-16, a high tide is expected at 06:36 AM reaching a level of 20.409 feet. This tide height is higher than the historical Category 3 event on 12/27/2023, which had a tide height of 17.460 feet. However, the barometric pressure is significantly higher at 1023.42 hPa compared to 1006.1 hPa during the historical event. High barometric pressure indicates more stable atmospheric conditions, reducing the likelihood of severe flooding.
NOAA's Flood Likelihood Analysis indicates a high likelihood with a 15.1% chance and a distance to the flood threshold of -0.44 meters. Winds are mild, with speeds around 4 km/h and a direction of NE (34°), which is not expected to contribute significantly to flooding risk. Comparatively, historical events with significant flooding had stronger winds and lower barometric pressures.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Minor coastal flooding possible. Inundation of up to 0.5 feet above ground level near shorelines and low-lying areas.
WHEN
From 06:30 AM to 08:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
On 2024-12-17, the high tide at 07:18 AM is forecasted to reach 20.369 feet, similar to Day 1. The barometric pressure is higher at 1032.44 hPa, further indicating stable conditions that are less conducive to severe flooding. NOAA reports a high flood likelihood with a 15.7% chance and a distance to the flood threshold of -0.43 meters.
Wind conditions remain mild, with speeds ranging from 4 to 10 km/h predominantly from the SE (139°). These wind conditions are not expected to exacerbate flooding risks. Historical comparisons show that significant flooding events had much lower barometric pressures and higher wind speeds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding expected.
WHEN
N/A
IMPACTS
No major impacts anticipated.
The high tide on 2024-12-18 at 05:54 PM is expected to reach 17.429 feet, which is lower than the tide heights on the previous two days and below levels associated with historical flooding events. The barometric pressure remains high at 1033.94 hPa. NOAA's Flood Likelihood Analysis indicates a high likelihood with a 10.0% chance but a greater distance to the flood threshold at -0.57 meters.
Wind speeds are moderate, ranging from 10 to 33 km/h, shifting from SE to SSW directions. While wind speeds are higher than previous days, the combination of lower tide heights and high barometric pressure suggests that significant flooding is unlikely.
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.