Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Conditions will remain calm despite a moderately high tide reaching around 17.2 feet. Very high barometric pressure (above 1036 hPa) and low wind speeds reduce the potential for flooding.
WHEN
No specific time of concern; high tides occur around 10:48 AM and 8:24 PM PST, but neither is expected to cause flooding.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are expected. Normal daily activities should not be affected.
Barometric pressure is significantly higher than the thresholds observed in past flood events, and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0%. Historically, coastal flooding has occurred under much lower pressures and higher tide levels. These factors, along with calm wind conditions, indicate a Category 2 scenario (no risk of flooding).
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Although the early morning tide may reach up to about 18.3 feet, the barometric pressure near 1033 hPa remains substantially higher than levels typically associated with coastal flooding.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs in the early morning (around 3:30–5:30 AM PST) and again in the late evening (~9:36–9:54 PM PST). Neither tide is expected to exceed flood thresholds.
IMPACTS
No notable impacts. Low-lying areas are not expected to experience any inundation.
Comparisons with previous flood events show that the current conditions (high pressure, relatively moderate winds, and a 0% NOAA flood likelihood) do not align with historical flooding patterns. Even though the tide is relatively high, the high barometric pressure and lack of onshore winds strongly minimize flood risk.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Moderate to high tides (peaking near 18.8 feet early in the day) coincide with barometric pressures around 1016–1017 hPa, still well above historically low levels linked to flooding.
WHEN
Highest risk periods near 3:54 AM PST and again in the early afternoon (~1:12 PM PST). Neither is expected to produce any flooding due to sustained high pressure.
IMPACTS
No expected flood impacts to shoreline communities or low-lying areas.
Historical Category 4 and 5 events typically featured tide heights of 20+ feet combined with much lower barometric pressure (<1002 hPa). Current pressure remains too high to generate flooding, and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains effectively 0%. Thus, the conditions remain comfortably within Category 2.
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.