Flood Watch
Redondo Beach, WA
Day 1: December 19, 2024
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Minor coastal flooding possible due to elevated tide levels.
WHEN
From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures possible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Barometric Pressure: High barometric pressure around 1020 hPa, which is significantly higher than in historical severe flood events, indicating less severe weather conditions.
- Tide Height: Peak tide height of approximately 20.351 ft at 8:36 AM, similar to the historical Category 3 event on 12/27/2023.
- Wind Direction and Speed: Low wind speeds of 2-4 mph from the south, less impactful compared to higher-category events.
- NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: Low likelihood at 3.5%, with the water level 0.87 m below the flood threshold.
Based on these factors, flooding is close to a flood event and worth monitoring, but unlikely to cause significant flood damage.
Day 2: December 20, 2024
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Minor coastal flooding possible due to elevated tide levels.
WHEN
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding of low-lying areas. Minimal impact expected.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Barometric Pressure: High barometric pressure decreasing from 1017 hPa to 1010 hPa, still higher than in severe historical events.
- Tide Height: Peak tide height of approximately 20.104 ft at 9:00 AM, slightly lower than Day 1 but still notable.
- Wind Direction and Speed: Low to moderate wind speeds of 2-4 mph, with variable wind directions.
- NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: Low likelihood at 1.4%, with the water level 1.07 m below the flood threshold.
Given these conditions, flooding is close to a flood event and worth monitoring, but significant flood damage is unlikely.
Day 3: December 21, 2024
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding expected.
WHEN
Not applicable.
IMPACTS
No substantial impacts anticipated.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Barometric Pressure: Slightly lower barometric pressure around 1007 hPa to 1011 hPa, still not indicative of severe conditions.
- Tide Height: Peak tide height of approximately 19.882 ft at 9:48 AM, lower than the previous days.
- Wind Direction and Speed: Increased wind speeds up to 16 mph in the afternoon, with wind direction from SSE to SSW, but not sufficient to elevate flood risk.
- NOAA High Tide Flooding Likelihood: Very low likelihood at 0.5%, with the water level 1.29 m below the flood threshold.
Conditions do not indicate a risk of flooding. No action required.
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.