Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Based on the available data, no flooding is expected on January 28. The morning high tide nears 20 ft but coincides with relatively high barometric pressure (above 1024 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains very low (0.4%).
WHEN
Mainly around the high tide near 05:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No observed or likely flooding impacts are expected at this time.
– Tide levels approach 20 ft, but well under the 21 ft threshold historically associated with more serious flood risk.
– Barometric pressure is significantly higher than in past flood events.
– NOAA’s forecast shows a distance to threshold large enough (-1.32 m) to indicate minimal risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected on January 29. The projected high tidal peak of around 20 ft remains accompanied by high barometric pressure (around or above 1025 hPa), and NOAA's likelihood of coastal flood conditions is still quite low (1.7%).
WHEN
Peak tide and lowest barometric pressure overlap near 05:54 AM PST and again mid-afternoon, but pressures stay high enough to mitigate flood concerns.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are anticipated in low-lying or shoreline areas at this time.
– Compared to past moderate flooding (Category 3 or higher), these tide heights are slightly lower and pressures are distinctly higher.
– NOAA’s distance to threshold (-1.02 m) suggests continued minimal risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Although the morning high tide reaches its highest level of the three-day period (around 20.3 ft), barometric pressure is also at its highest—over 1027 hPa—and NOAA’s forecast indicates only a 3.6% likelihood of flooding. There is no indication of significant flood potential.
WHEN
Highest tidal levels near 06:18 AM PST and mid-afternoon, but atmospheric conditions remain stable.
IMPACTS
No flooding is anticipated in shoreline or low-lying areas given the elevated pressure and sub-21 ft tide.
– Past Category 3–4 events typically featured tides over 20.5 ft coupled with notably lower pressure or far higher NOAA flood likelihood percentages.
– The distance to threshold is still significant (-0.84 m), maintaining a low-risk scenario.
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.