Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected. Despite relatively high tidal levels, the barometric pressure remains quite high, greatly reducing the likelihood of any significant flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs around mid-morning (12:18 PM PST), but the probability of flooding remains minimal throughout the day.
IMPACTS
No notable impacts are anticipated. Low-lying areas along the shorelines should see typical higher tide conditions but should not expect inundation or road closures.
• Tide heights below the critical 21 ft flooding threshold.
• Barometric pressure near or above 1030 hPa, indicating stable weather.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood is reported as very low (0.0%).
• Wind conditions are light and not aligned to exacerbate tidal surges.
• Compared to past Category 3–4 events with significantly lower pressure and higher tides, conditions here are substantially less favorable for flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Continued high tides but no flood risk. Barometric pressure remains well above the historical flood-event thresholds, keeping flood potential low.
WHEN
Highest tide expected early afternoon (around 1:30 PM PST), but water levels remain below thresholds of concern for property or infrastructure impacts.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding of roads or properties. Minor standing water in the usual coastal low spots could occur but will quickly recede as tides fall.
• Tide heights peaking near but still below 20 ft.
• Barometric pressures around 1026–1025 hPa, which is high compared to known flood events.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood for 2025-02-09 remains at 0.0%.
• Wind directions do not align to push water onshore significantly.
• Historical Category 3 and 4 events had much lower pressures and higher tide levels, none of which are present here.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Although the highest tides of this three-day period occur overnight/morning, the barometric pressure remains relatively high, keeping flood risk low.
WHEN
Peak tide around 4:54 AM PST, with possible slight higher water levels compared to Days 1 and 2, yet still insufficient to reach flooding thresholds.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts anticipated along shorelines. Normal minor tidal fluctuations only, with negligible effect on coastal infrastructure.
• Tide height near 19.9 ft, below the 21 ft benchmark commonly observed during more serious events.
• Barometric pressure holding around 1022–1023 hPa, which is significantly higher than the low-pressure conditions seen in historical flood episodes.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood: 0.1%, indicating almost no chance of tidal flooding.
• Wind remains generally light. With no strong onshore flow, the risk of coastal water intrusion is minimal.
• When compared to historical Category 3+ events, which had lower pressure and higher tides, these conditions do not approach flood-generating levels.
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.