Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 1
WHAT No flooding expected. Stable conditions with moderate tides and high barometric pressure.
WHEN N/A
IMPACTS No flooding impacts anticipated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.