Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Coastal water levels will be close to minor flood criteria around the morning and evening high tides. Given the historically high barometric pressure and moderate NOAA flood likelihood (9.6%), widespread flooding is not expected; however, the tide height is sufficiently high to warrant monitoring for minor water overflow.
WHEN
The primary period of concern is near the morning high tide (around 07:42 PST) and again the evening high tide (around 19:42 PST).
IMPACTS
Minor inundation may affect low-lying coastal areas, waterfront parks, and local roads adjacent to the shoreline. Isolated, brief impacts are possible but are unlikely to cause significant property damage.
• Tide levels are forecast to peak near 20.85 ft, which is comparable to other Category 3 historical events but paired with higher barometric pressure (~1025 hPa), reducing the severity.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is 9.6%—lower than many past Category 4 events, suggesting mostly minor flooding, if any occurs at all.
• Winds from the south-southwest are moderate, not expected to significantly exacerbate tidal flooding.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Water levels remain elevated into Day 2, again coming close to minor flood criteria despite a high barometric pressure that helps limit more significant flooding. NOAA’s forecast indicates a 7.9% likelihood of flooding, which is still worth monitoring.
WHEN
Focus on times near the morning high tide (about 08:12 PST) and the late evening high tide (around 20:54 PST).
IMPACTS
Potential for brief minor flooding of low-lying shoreline roads and beach areas during peak tides. Widespread or severe impacts are unlikely.
• Tides are predicted near 20.79 ft—comparable to similar Category 3 events in the past when barometric pressure was relatively high.
• Barometric pressure around 1026–1027 hPa remains above the historically low thresholds associated with more dangerous flooding.
• Wind speeds from the south-southwest are moderate, reducing the push of water toward the coast.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
High tide levels continue, with NOAA officially labeling the chance of flooding as “Low” (2.7%). Even so, peak tide heights remain above 20 ft, which keeps conditions close to minor flood potential.
WHEN
Greatest concern is near the morning high tide (around 08:48 PST) and the late evening high tide (about 22:24 PST).
IMPACTS
Any flooding that does develop should be minimal: localized ponding in low-lying coastal areas and slight encroachment onto roads/spillover near the shoreline.
• Peak tide near 20.53 ft, barometric pressure dipping slightly to around 1020 hPa—still not low enough to suggest a major surge.
• NOAA’s current outlook registers a low flood likelihood, limiting concern for substantial property damage.
• Historically, tides over 20 ft can warrant caution, but such risks are dampened by favorable weather conditions (higher pressure, moderate winds).
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.