Flood Watch
Location: Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY: 2
WHAT: No risk of substantial flooding. While a high tide of 19.436 ft is forecasted, the barometric pressure is relatively high at 1029.05 hPa, indicating stable weather conditions.
WHEN: N/A
IMPACTS: No flooding is expected. The area is considered safe with low tide levels below critical thresholds.
The tide height and barometric pressure combination for this day is consistent with historically low-risk scenarios, aligning with a Category 1 event in similar conditions.
CATEGORY: 3
WHAT: Conditions close to a flood event but unlikely to cause damage. The tide height reaches 19.199 ft alongside a pressure of 1019.17 hPa, both of which are not typically associated with significant flooding risks.
WHEN: Peak tide is expected around 11:30 AM.
IMPACTS: With high pressure and moderate tides, minor effects on low-lying areas are possible, but substantial flooding is not anticipated.
The historical context and NOAA’s analysis indicating a low flood likelihood reinforce the moderate flood risk categorization for this day.
CATEGORY: 4
WHAT: Likely to experience some flooding without major damage. Tide height is expected to reach 18.953 ft with a stable barometric pressure of 1022.56 hPa, akin to conditions that lead to moderate flooding.
WHEN: Risk peaks around 12:06 PM.
IMPACTS: Potential for minor flooding in low-lying areas, especially near the coastline, with possible temporary road closures and park inundations.
This categorization is based on the combination of significant tide levels and historical flood data, suggesting typical Category 4 impacts.
PA: PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor forecasts and remain alert for potential Flood Warnings. Residents in prone areas should be ready to act if necessary.