Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No coastal flooding is expected. Tides will reach roughly 18–19 feet but are matched with very high barometric pressure readings near 1034 hPa.
WHEN
Highest tide on January 25 occurs around the early morning hours (approx. 03:00–05:00 PST).
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts anticipated.
• Tides under 21 ft combined with high atmospheric pressure typically mean very low flood potential.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is listed as 0.0% and remains consistent with Category 1–2 (no flood risk).
• Historical comparisons show that even when tides reach 17–18 ft, much lower barometric pressure is required to approach Category 3.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides will peak around the high teens (19 ft), but barometric pressure remains relatively high (around 1028 hPa), reducing flood risk.
WHEN
Highest tides on January 26 occur in the early morning (approx. 04:00–05:00 PST) and midday (around 13:00 PST).
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding or property damage.
• Similar conditions to Day 1, with NOAA again indicating a 0.0% flood likelihood.
• In historical Category 3 or 4 events, pressure was significantly lower and tides often exceeded 20 ft.
• Winds are also expected to remain light, further lessening the chance of coastal inundation.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Still no flooding expected. While tides could approach 19–20 ft in the early morning hours, the barometric pressure, although slightly lower (~1024 hPa), is not near the historically low pressure levels that have coincided with significant flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide on January 27 occurs around 05:00–06:00 PST.
IMPACTS
No known flooding concerns anticipated.
• NOAA estimates only a 0.1% flood likelihood, well below thresholds that typically trigger concern.
• Historically severe events (Category 4 or 5) involved tide levels exceeding 21 ft along with pressures below 1002 hPa. These conditions are clearly absent here.
• Light winds predominantly from the north or northeast minimize surge 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.