Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible. Conditions are close to a flood event but significant flooding is unlikely.
WHEN From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minimal flooding of low-lying areas and shorelines is possible. No major property damage is expected.
On January 7th, the barometric pressure is high at approximately 1025 hPa, which is significantly higher than pressures observed during historical severe flood events. The tide is expected to peak at around 20.534 ft at 10:18 AM, comparable to the tide height during the Category 4 event on 12/18/2024. However, the high barometric pressure reduces the likelihood of severe flooding. Wind speeds are low, around 4 kmph from the NNE, indicating minimal wind impact. NOAA's flood likelihood is marked as high with a likelihood percent of 6.8% and a distance to threshold of -0.67m, suggesting conditions are close to, but not exceeding, flood thresholds. Considering these factors, the flood risk is categorized as Category 3, meaning it's close to a flood event and worth monitoring but unlikely to cause flood damage.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT No risk of flooding expected.
WHEN N/A
IMPACTS No flooding impacts anticipated.
For January 8th, the barometric pressure remains high at approximately 1029 hPa. The high tide is projected at 20.180 ft at 10:30 AM, which is lower than the previous day's peak. Wind speeds are slightly higher than Day 1 but remain low to moderate, around 7 kmph from the NNE. NOAA's flood likelihood is low with a likelihood percent of 3.4% and a distance to threshold of -0.87m, indicating ample clearance below flood thresholds. Historical comparisons show that both the tide height and barometric pressure are within safe ranges, supporting a Category 2 classification, which signifies no risk of flooding.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT No risk of flooding expected.
WHEN N/A
IMPACTS No flooding impacts anticipated.
On January 9th, barometric pressure is very high at over 1031 hPa. The highest tide is expected to reach about 19.991 ft at 11:42 AM, which is significantly lower than the tide heights associated with historical flood events. Wind speeds are moderate, around 6 kmph, shifting from NNE to SE directions, which do not contribute to flooding risks. NOAA's flood likelihood is very low at 0.7%, with a distance to threshold of -1.19m, indicating conditions are well below any flood risk levels. Given these conditions, the flood risk is categorized as Category 1, reflecting no risk of flooding.
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.