Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Although tides will reach around 20.36 ft in the early morning, the barometric pressure remains significantly higher than the levels typically associated with floods in this region.
WHEN
Highest tide near 06:18 PST.
IMPACTS
No notable flood impacts are anticipated. Normal tidal fluctuations may affect very low-lying areas along the immediate shoreline, but broader flooding is not expected.
• Barometric pressure at high tide (over 1027 hPa) is much higher than the historically low pressures (under ~1002 hPa) that contributed to past flooding events.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2025-01-30 is 3.6%, classified as “Low,” indicating minimal risk.
• Compared to the 01/06/2025 Category 3 event (20.68 ft tide, ~1020 hPa), today’s higher pressure and slightly lower tide height both reduce the potential for flood conditions.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. A morning tide near 20.58 ft is noteworthy but still below the levels typically linked with flood events, especially given the projected high barometric pressure.
WHEN
Highest risk period near 06:42 PST, with tides peaking below 21 ft.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts are expected along the coast or in nearby low-lying neighborhoods.
• Barometric pressure near 1029–1031 hPa, much higher than the low-pressure scenarios historically associated with flood events.
• NOAA indicates an 8.6% “High” flood likelihood rating; however, that percentage is still lower than the ~11% observed during the 01/06/2025 Category 3 event, which had both a comparable tide height and lower pressure (around 1020 hPa).
• Wind speeds from the south (SSW ~20–23 mph) are not from the W/NW direction that often exacerbates coastal flooding here.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected despite a slightly higher tide reaching around 20.77 ft. Barometric pressure remains relatively high, further lowering flood risk.
WHEN
Primary high tide of interest near 07:12 PST.
IMPACTS
No coastal property or roadway flooding concerns are anticipated. Minor splash-over in extremely low-lying shoreline spots is possible but unlikely to cause damage.
• Although this day’s tide height (20.77 ft) surpasses that of some Category 3 historical events, the pressure forecast of ~1027 hPa is significantly higher than the ~1020 hPa or lower typical in prior floods.
• NOAA flood likelihood is 7.4%, lower than the more severe historical events.
• Southerly winds of ~14 mph do not generally push water toward the shore in a manner that would elevate flooding 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.