Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Minor tidal flooding is possible during the early morning high tide, which is projected to peak around 20.5 ft at approximately 06:54 PST. Barometric pressure near 1014 hPa is not particularly low, but given the relatively high tide level, this situation warrants close monitoring. NOAA's Flood Likelihood stands at 7.2%.
WHEN
From about 06:00 PST to 08:00 PST on 2025-01-15, especially near the time of the high tide around 06:54 PST.
IMPACTS
• Minor flooding in typically low-lying and coastal areas is possible.
• Occasional standing water on waterfront roads.
• No significant property damage is anticipated with current conditions.
While the tide level is elevated, the moderately higher barometric pressure and low wind speeds reduce the risk of more severe impacts. Historically, comparable tide heights coupled with barometric pressures above 1000 hPa have often resulted in minor or near-flood conditions (Category 3) rather than significant property damage. NOAA’s indicated flood likelihood of 7.2% is lower than in past Category 4 events, supporting a Category 3 assessment.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Minor tidal flooding may occur once again, with tides projected to peak near 20.3–20.4 ft at about 07:18 PST. Barometric pressure is forecast around 1022.8 hPa, which further limits the potential flood severity. NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is 4.2%.
WHEN
From about 06:30 PST to 08:30 PST on 2025-01-16, coinciding with the morning high tide.
IMPACTS
• Possible minor flooding in low-lying areas and along the immediate shoreline.
• Ponding of water on roads near the coast.
• No major impacts to property or infrastructure are expected.
Although the morning high tide will reach levels similar to Day 1, the higher barometric pressure and NOAA’s lower stated flood likelihood of 4.2% keep this event in Category 3. Historical data confirm that coastal flooding becomes more concerning when pressure drops significantly below 1000 hPa or tides exceed ~21 ft. Neither condition is present here, so only minor effects are expected.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Minor coastal flooding remains a possibility, with high tide near 07:48 PST expected around 20.2–20.3 ft. Mean barometric pressure of roughly 1018.8 hPa, combined with a lower NOAA Flood Likelihood of 2.8%, suggests flood impacts should be limited.
WHEN
From approximately 07:00 PST to 09:00 PST on 2025-01-17, around the peak morning high tide.
IMPACTS
• Localized minor flooding of low-lying coastal areas.
• Slight tidal overflow onto beaches or piers.
• No significant roadway or property damage anticipated.
Even though the projected tide remains elevated, the lack of significantly low barometric pressure and the very modest NOAA flood percentage reduce the chance of notable flooding. Conditions align more with past Category 3 events, where real damage is unlikely, but minor and brief high-water conditions can occur along the immediate shoreline.
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.
• Categories 1-2: No risk of flooding.
• Category 3: Close to a flood event and worth monitoring.
• Category 4: Flooding is likely but not expected to cause major property damage.
• Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
• Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding with significant property damage.