Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible. Close to a flood event but unlikely to cause significant flood damage.
WHEN From early morning to midday, with highest risk around high tide at 5:48 AM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying areas, parks, and roads near the coastline. Isolated roadway ponding possible.
On January 13th, the barometric pressure is 1019.26 hPa during the high tide at 5:48 AM PST, which is higher than pressures observed in historical severe flood events, indicating less severe weather conditions. The tide height at this time is approximately 20.142 ft, which is significant but below the 21 ft threshold associated with major flooding in past events. Wind speeds are minimal at 1 km/h from the southeast, reducing the potential for wind-driven water surge. NOAA's Flood Likelihood is high at 7.7%, but this is lower than percentages observed in previous Category 3 events. Comparatively, these conditions suggest a Category 3 flood potential, warranting monitoring but not signaling a high risk of significant flooding.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible. Close to a flood event but unlikely to cause significant flood damage.
WHEN Highest risk periods around high tides at 1:00 AM PST and 8:48 PM PST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding of low-lying coastal areas and possible isolated road closures due to water pooling.
On January 14th, the barometric pressure remains high at approximately 1026 hPa during high tides, which is above the pressures associated with historical severe flooding. Tide heights during high tides are notable but do not exceed the critical 21 ft level. Wind speeds are low, with no significant wind events expected to contribute to flooding risk. NOAA's Flood Likelihood is high at 8.2%, similar to Day 1, supporting the assessment of a Category 3 flood potential. Historical comparisons indicate that while conditions warrant attention, the risk of major flooding remains low.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT Minor coastal flooding possible. Close to a flood event but unlikely to cause significant flood damage.
WHEN Elevated risk during high tides at 6:54 AM PST and 5:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS Minor inundation in low-lying areas near shorelines. Possible isolated instances of water on roadways.
On January 15th, the barometric pressure decreases slightly to 1017.26 hPa during high tides but remains higher than pressures linked to past severe flooding events. The tide heights are significant yet stay under the 21 ft mark critical for major flooding risks. Wind speeds are modest, and wind directions do not align with those that have historically exacerbated flooding conditions. NOAA's Flood Likelihood is at 7.2%, slightly lower than the previous days, consistent with a Category 3 assessment. Compared to historical data, these conditions suggest that while minor flooding is possible, significant impacts are not anticipated.
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.