Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on 2025-02-17. While tides will peak around 19.42 ft in the morning, the relatively high barometric pressure near 1025.7 hPa and NOAA’s indicated likelihood of 0.0% for flooding mean that conditions remain below the thresholds typically associated with even minor coastal flood events.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs around 07:36 AM PST; however, coastal flooding is unlikely throughout the day.
IMPACTS
No notable impacts are anticipated. Shoreline areas should remain free of significant inundation, and low-lying roads are expected to remain clear.
Compared to historical Category 3 events (where tidal heights exceeded 20 ft and barometric pressures were lower, or NOAA’s likelihood was substantially higher), today’s conditions are far more benign. High atmospheric pressure substantially reduces the chance of coastal flooding, and NOAA’s data indicates no flood concerns.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on 2025-02-18 for similar reasons. Peak tides near 19.05 ft are still below more critical levels, and the barometric pressure is forecast above 1030 hPa, which historically correlates with lower flood potential.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs around 08:06 AM PST; however, coastal flooding is unlikely throughout the day.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts are expected for shorelines or nearby roads.
Past moderate flood events in the area typically involved tides nearing or exceeding 21 ft with much lower barometric pressure. In contrast, these tides remain below that range, and NOAA’s likelihood remains at 0.0%, indicating limited potential for flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on 2025-02-19. The maximum forecast tide remains below 20 ft, barometric pressure remains high (above 1030 hPa), and NOAA still indicates a 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
The more substantial high tides occur in the mid-afternoon and later afternoon hours, but they remain well below levels historically associated with flood events.
IMPACTS
No notable coastal flooding or interruptions to shoreline access or roadways are anticipated.
Even though this day has two higher tides in the afternoon, the elevated barometric pressure and absence of reinforcing winds from the west greatly reduce any flood risk. Historical events in higher categories required both higher tides and low barometric pressure, neither of which is present.
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; uncertain if major property damage will occur.
• Category 5: Likely to flood and cause property damage.
• Categories 6-7: Extremely high risk of flooding and property damage.