Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Minor coastal flooding is not likely, but conditions are close enough to warrant monitoring. Highest tides hover near 20.7 ft in the early morning. Barometric pressure remains elevated around 1026 hPa, which lowers the potential for significant flooding.
WHEN
Around the high tide event from approximately 06:30 AM PST to 08:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Minor ponding of water in low-lying areas. Road closures are unlikely, but caution is advised near shoreline roads and walkways.
On 01/06/2025, a Category 3 event also involved a tide near 20.7 ft but slightly lower pressure (1020 hPa). Today’s higher pressure (1026 hPa) will help keep flooding risks modest. NOAA’s flood likelihood sits at 7.4%, which is below many Category 4 thresholds in the historical record.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide levels may again approach the 20.7–20.8 ft range in the early morning. Barometric pressure remains high near 1025 hPa to 1028 hPa, and while NOAA projects a 9.6% likelihood of flooding, the elevated pressure should temper more serious flood outcomes.
WHEN
Greatest concern is around the morning high tide between about 07:00 AM PST and 08:30 AM PST. An evening high tide is lower, reducing flood potential further during the overnight hours.
IMPACTS
Minimal flooding possible in the most flood-prone spots close to the shoreline (e.g., low-lying parking areas). Significant property damage is not anticipated.
Although the NOAA flood likelihood is slightly higher (9.6%) than Day 1, the combination of a tide below 21 ft and a relatively high barometric pressure suggests that any flooding would be isolated and minor, aligning with previous Category 3 historical events.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Similar conditions persist with an expected morning high tide near 20.6–20.7 ft. Atmospheric pressure around 1026 hPa continues to mitigate severe storm effects. NOAA’s latest estimate is a 7.9% flood likelihood, consistent with moderate but not severe flooding odds.
WHEN
Highest tides occur from about 07:30 AM PST to 09:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
Localized standing water in typically vulnerable areas near the shoreline. Widespread flooding or major property impacts are unlikely.
Despite fairly high tides, the pressure remains well above historically lower readings associated with Category 4 or 5 events. This helps keep the overall risk closer to a moderate monitoring stage rather than a damaging flood situation.
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.