Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flood risk. The highest tide is expected to peak around 20.0 ft in the early morning hours, but the barometric pressure will remain relatively high (near 1014 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood is only 0.2%.
WHEN
Peak tide near 05:48 AM PST on February 12.
IMPACTS
No flooding anticipated in low-lying coastal areas. Normal coastal conditions expected.
Despite a tide approaching 20 ft, the barometric pressure is well above 992.8 hPa, and wind speeds/directions do not match the more severe historical flooding patterns. Historical Category 3–5 floods in this area typically combine tides over 21 ft with notably lower barometric pressure. NOAA’s analysis also indicates a very low flood likelihood for this date.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Tides may again approach 20 ft, but barometric pressure readings (around 1009–1016 hPa) remain too high for significant coastal flooding concerns.
WHEN
Peak high tides near 06:12 AM and 05:00 PM PST on February 13.
IMPACTS
No coastal flooding impacts are expected. Beach areas and shore roads should remain accessible.
Although the tide level is moderately high, no critical factors (such as low barometric pressure or reinforcing winds from the west/northwest) line up to pose a genuine flood threat. NOAA’s stated flood likelihood for this date is only 0.1%, reinforcing a no-flood-risk scenario.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Continued low flood risk. Morning tides could reach the upper 19 ft range, with midday to afternoon tides slightly lower, but offshore pressures are again above critical lows.
WHEN
Highest morning tide near 06:30 AM PST on February 14.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts anticipated; no flooding concerns in usual hotspots.
Barometric pressure remains around 1011–1012 hPa during high tide. Historically, tides below 21 ft coupled with these pressure readings seldom produce flood conditions. NOAA’s flood likelihood is listed at 0.0% for this date, indicating virtually no threat of coastal flooding.
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.