Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Although the morning high tide (around 20.4 ft) is on the higher side, the barometric pressure is relatively high (about 1021 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains low (2.7%).
WHEN
Peak high tides around 08:48 AM and again late in the evening, but neither is expected to cause flooding.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts are anticipated along the shoreline or in nearby low-lying areas.
• Tides near 20 ft have occasionally approached minor flood conditions in the past, but the historically higher-risk events typically combined much lower barometric pressure (<1002 hPa) or tide levels exceeding 21 ft.
• Current pressures remain well above the historically low threshold (around 992.8 hPa) that usually signals increased flood risk.
• NOAA’s 2.7% likelihood for flooding on this date is low compared to past Category 3 or 4 events, which had much higher flood likelihood percentages.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Still no risk of flooding. The projected high tide (~19.95 ft) is slightly lower than Day 1’s highest tide, and NOAA indicates an even lower flood likelihood (0.1%).
WHEN
Highest tide mid-morning (around 09:24 AM) and a smaller tide peak in the afternoon.
IMPACTS
No flooding issues are anticipated.
• Although high tide remains above 19 ft, the barometric pressure is again relatively high (~1019–1022 hPa), further reducing flood potential.
• NOAA’s flood projection (0.1%) is very low, indicating minimal concern even at the highest tide.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding. The maximum tide tops out near 19.3–20.0 ft, with robust high pressure (about 1020 hPa) and NOAA assigning 0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak high tide occurs in the morning hours (around 10:12 AM).
IMPACTS
No flooding concerns expected in normally flood-prone locations.
• Compared to historical Category 3 or higher events, both the tide height and flood likelihood are well below thresholds that typically produce flooding.
• There is no indication of significant wind-driven factors or severely low pressure that might exacerbate tidal impacts.
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.