HEADING: Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2025-01-12

CATEGORY 1

WHAT No flooding expected. Stable conditions with moderate tides and high barometric pressure.

WHEN N/A

IMPACTS No flooding impacts anticipated.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

On 2025-01-12, barometric pressure is high at 1022.07 hPa during the morning high tide at 05:06 AM. Tide heights are lower than those in historical flooding events, peaking around 20.26 ft. NOAA's flood likelihood is low at 2.8%, with water levels 0.9 meters below the flooding threshold. Wind speeds are low (around 4 mph), and wind direction does not contribute to flooding risk. Based on these factors, there is no risk of flooding on Day 1.

Day 2: 2025-01-13

CATEGORY 3

WHAT Conditions are close to a flood event and worth monitoring, but flooding damage is unlikely.

WHEN Around 05:48 AM PST during high tide.

IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas is possible, but significant property damage is unlikely.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

On 2025-01-13, the barometric pressure during the morning high tide is 1017.83 hPa, slightly lower than Day 1 but still higher than in severe historical events. Tide heights peak around 20.52 ft, approaching levels seen in past Category 3 events. NOAA's flood likelihood is high at 7.7%, with water levels 0.64 meters below the flooding threshold, similar to historical Category 3 events on 01/06/2025 and 12/27/2023. Wind speeds are moderate (around 5 mph), and wind direction is not associated with increased flood risk. Based on these factors, Day 2 is categorized as Category 3.

Day 3: 2025-01-14

CATEGORY 3

WHAT Conditions are close to a flood event and worth monitoring, but flooding damage is unlikely.

WHEN Around 01:00 AM PST during high tide.

IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas is possible, but significant property damage is unlikely.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

On 2025-01-14, barometric pressure remains high at 1025.71 hPa during the high tide at 01:00 AM, indicating stable atmospheric conditions. Tide heights reach approximately 20.53 ft, comparable to past Category 3 events but below severe thresholds. NOAA's flood likelihood is high at 8.2%, with water levels 0.63 meters below the flooding threshold, aligning with historical data for Category 3 events. Wind speeds are low (around 2-4 mph), and wind direction does not contribute to an increased flood risk. Therefore, Day 3 is also categorized as Category 3.

PA: 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.