Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of significant flooding is expected, even during the higher tide periods. Current projections place maximum tide height near 20.08 ft, which remains below the 21 ft threshold often associated with more serious flood events.
WHEN
Highest tides around 5:24 AM PST and 3:24 PM PST. Both are accompanied by relatively high barometric pressure (~1015.75 hPa), further reducing flood potential.
IMPACTS
• No flooding for low-lying coastal roads or properties is anticipated.
• Normal tidal variations may briefly impact beach and shoreline areas but are not expected to cause inundation.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-02-11 is extremely low (0.2%).
• Historical Category 4 or 5 events involved lower pressures (often below 1000 hPa) combined with tide heights exceeding 21 ft, neither of which applies here.
• Winds remain light (mostly under 9 mph) and are not from a typical flood-exacerbating onshore direction (W/NW).
• Compared to Category 3 or 4 historical events, today’s conditions are less severe overall.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Similar to Day 1, no significant flood risk is expected. Projected peak tides around 20.05 ft, but still below major flood thresholds.
WHEN
Highest tides near 5:48 AM PST and 4:18 PM PST. Barometric pressure (~1013 hPa) remains well above critical low-pressure levels.
IMPACTS
• No anticipated flooding or property damage.
• Shoreline areas see regular tidal fluctuation with minimal impacts.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-02-12 is 0.2%, indicating very low potential.
• While barometric pressure is a bit lower than Day 1, it is still far from the 992.8 hPa benchmark historically linked to more severe events.
• Winds remain light, with no westerly push to drive waters farther ashore.
• Consistent with historical comparisons, these conditions align with no notable flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Despite a slight drop in barometric pressure to around 1008.75 hPa, there is still no expected flooding. Maximum tide height forecasts (~19.96 ft) do not meet or exceed our higher-risk thresholds.
WHEN
Highest tides approximately 6:12 AM PST and 5:00 PM PST. Pressure remains above typical flood-inducing lows, and wind speeds remain low.
IMPACTS
• No property or road flooding is anticipated.
• Routine caution near coastal areas remains advisable but involves no special flood preparations.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-02-13 is just 0.1%.
• Tides below 21 ft and relatively stable pressure suggest a low-end outcome compared with historical high-water events.
• No strong onshore winds to exacerbate wave action or push water inland.
• Well below conditions from Category 4 or 5 events, which historically involved both higher tides (>21 ft) and significantly lower pressures (<992 hPa).
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.