Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected. Tides will be relatively high (near 20 ft in the morning), but the barometric pressure is well above the low-pressure thresholds associated with historic floods.
WHEN
The primary high tide of note occurs late evening (around 8:42 PM PST per NOAA), although a higher morning tide near 8:42 AM PST also occurs. Neither is expected to produce flooding.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts are anticipated. Normal beach and shoreline conditions should prevail.
NOAA’s daily flood likelihood is rated “Low” (0.5%). The mean sea-level pressure of approximately 1019–1020 hPa is considerably higher than the 992.8 hPa benchmark historically linked to more serious flood events. Winds remain light and mostly from the north/northeast, reducing the typical push of water onto shore. Historical comparisons (e.g., Category 3 and higher events) show much lower barometric pressures and higher flood likelihoods than are present here.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is forecast. While morning tides approach 19.7 ft, the barometric pressure stays above 1017 hPa, which greatly diminishes any flood concern.
WHEN
High tides of interest occur around 9:06 AM PST and 10:00 PM PST, but neither is expected to lead to inundation in coastal or low-lying areas.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts are expected. Routine beach use and shoreline activities should remain unaffected.
NOAA’s daily flood likelihood is “Low” (0.1%). Pressure readings remain well above historically relevant flooding thresholds. Wind speeds remain low, and the direction is not aligned to produce onshore-driven surges. Compared to previous Category 3–5 events with much lower pressure or confirmed flooding by NOAA, the current conditions do not match those risk profiles.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is projected. Tides may peak around 19+ ft in the morning, but extremely high barometric pressure near 1026 hPa and very low NOAA flood likelihood indicate minimal chance of flooding.
WHEN
Highest tides occur near 9:36 AM PST and again close to midnight (11:42 PM PST), neither expected to result in inundation.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding or related hazards are predicted. Normal beach and roadway conditions are anticipated.
NOAA’s flood likelihood registers at 0.0%. Barometric pressure is higher than typical flooding cases, and winds remain mild. Historically, Redondo Beach’s more serious floods have occurred under lower-pressure systems and significantly elevated flood likelihoods from NOAA.
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.