Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Although the early morning high tide levels will be quite high (peaking near 20.4 ft), the barometric pressure remains relatively high around 1022 hPa. NOAA’s flood likelihood for this day is low (4.2%), indicating minimal concern for any significant coastal flooding.
WHEN
The highest water levels are anticipated around 07:18 AM PST, with a secondary high tide in the late afternoon (approximately 17:48 PST).
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected at this time. Normal tidal fluctuations may briefly affect low-lying areas along the shoreline, but the likelihood of any property damage is extremely low.
Comparing this setup to past Category 3 events—which featured slightly higher tides and significantly higher NOAA flood likelihood—reinforces that these conditions do not line up with flood risk. Barometric pressure is well above the critical low threshold (around 992.8 hPa), further supporting a minimal flood potential.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on Day 2. Morning tides will again be near the 20 ft range, but the barometric pressure (around 1019–1020 hPa) and the low NOAA flood likelihood of 2.8% suggest that conditions remain stable.
WHEN
Peak high tide in the morning occurs around 07:48 AM PST, with another high tide in the early evening near 18:42 PST.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts are expected. Minor increases in local water levels will not exceed typical high-tide bounds, so no coastal inundation or property risk is likely.
Although the tide height is relatively high, the combination of moderate-to-high barometric pressure and low NOAA flooding percent keeps the flood category at 2. Historically, stronger flood risks occurred when barometric pressures were significantly lower and NOAA indicated higher probabilities of flood events.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Despite the tide again reaching around 20 ft in the morning hours, the barometric pressure of approximately 1014 hPa—while lower than the previous days—is still not low enough to raise the flood threat, and NOAA’s flood likelihood drops further to 1.7%.
WHEN
Highest water levels around 08:12 AM PST, with an evening high tide around 19:36 PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding concerns anticipated. Low-lying areas may see normal tidal inundation without any additional impacts.
Historical Category 3 and 4 flood events had either lower barometric pressure or a significantly higher NOAA flood likelihood. In this scenario, neither factor aligns sufficiently to suggest a heightened flood risk.
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 however, it is uncertain if this will cause major property damage.
• Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
• Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.