Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2025-01-11

CATEGORY 1

WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Normal tidal conditions with high barometric pressure and low flood likelihood.

WHEN
All day; no significant flood risk identified.

IMPACTS
No impacts anticipated. Coastal areas will experience normal tidal fluctuations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

• Barometric Pressure: High readings ranging from 1028.54 hPa to 1034 hPa indicate stable atmospheric conditions, reducing flood potential.
• Tide Height: High tides reaching up to 19.65 ft at 4:24 AM and 19.40 ft at 1:30 PM are below thresholds associated with flooding events.
• Wind: Low wind speeds between 2-6 mph from the SSE to S do not contribute to flood risk.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood: Low likelihood at 0.1% with a significant distance to the flood threshold (-1.56m).

Comparison with Historical Data: Conditions are similar to the Category 1 event on 03/02/2024, which did not result in flooding. High barometric pressure and moderate tide heights suggest no flood risk.

Day 2: 2025-01-12

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Slight decrease in barometric pressure but conditions remain stable.

WHEN
All day; no significant flood risk identified.

IMPACTS
No impacts anticipated. Normal tidal activity expected along the coast.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

• Barometric Pressure: Slightly lower pressures between 1022.69 hPa and 1032 hPa, yet still high enough to minimize flood risk.
• Tide Height: High tides peaking at 20.26 ft at 5:00 AM and 19.16 ft at 2:24 PM, below critical flood levels.
• Wind: Light winds ranging from 1-6 mph with variable directions; not a significant factor.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood: Low likelihood at 2.8% with a distance to the flood threshold of -0.9m.

Comparison with Historical Data: Conditions do not approach those of historical flooding events. The combination of tide height and barometric pressure supports a Category 2 assessment with no expected flooding.

Day 3: 2025-01-13

CATEGORY 3

WHAT
Close to a flood event and worth monitoring, but flooding is unlikely to cause damage.

WHEN
Around the morning high tide at 5:48 AM.

IMPACTS
Minor coastal inundation in very low-lying areas is possible. No significant property damage expected.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

• Barometric Pressure: Decreased pressure around 1019 hPa is higher than in past severe events but lower than previous days, warranting attention.
• Tide Height: High tide reaching 20.54 ft at 5:48 AM, similar to past Category 3 events.
• Wind: Gentle winds between 3-7 mph from the NNE and NE; not significantly influencing flood risk.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood: Increased likelihood at 7.7% with a closer distance to the flood threshold (-0.64m), indicating conditions to monitor.

Comparison with Historical Data: The tide height and barometric pressure are comparable to the Category 3 event on 01/06/2025, which did not result in significant flooding. Given these factors, Day 3 is assessed as Category 3.

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.