Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No notable flood risk is expected. Tide levels, while moderately high (peaking around 18 ft), remain below historical flood thresholds, and barometric pressure is relatively high.
WHEN
Minor variations in tide height overnight into the morning hours (peaking around 03:30 AM).
IMPACTS
No anticipated coastal flooding. Local shorelines and low-lying areas should remain unaffected.
• Barometric pressure is around 1023–1027 hPa, considerably higher than the low-pressure thresholds observed in past flooding events.
• NOAA Flood Likelihood for 2025-02-23 is 0.0% with a negative distance to flood threshold (–2.77 m).
• Historically, flood events in this region have required both higher tides (above 21 ft) and significantly lower barometric pressure (around or below 992.8 hPa).
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk is indicated, despite some rainy conditions. Tide levels remain below critical thresholds, and barometric pressure readings (around 1015 hPa) are not low enough to elevate flood risk.
WHEN
The higher tide during midday (around 13:12) does not meet historical flooding heights.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding in low-lying coastal areas.
• Tide forecasts hover around 18 ft, which is similar to minor tide levels seen in non-flooding conditions.
• NOAA’s likelihood remains at 0.0% for 2025-02-24, with a –2.27 m distance to the flood threshold.
• Wind speeds and directions are not in a range that historically correlates with notable coastal flooding at Redondo Beach.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flood risk is expected, even though the morning high tide peaks near 19 ft. The barometric pressure (around 1018–1019 hPa) remains well above critical low-pressure markers.
WHEN
Peak tide near 04:00–04:30 AM.
IMPACTS
Coastal roads and low-lying areas are unlikely to see any water intrusion.
• The highest predicted tide near 19 ft is below the 21-ft benchmark typically associated with coastal flooding in this region.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-02-25 remains 0.0%, with a –1.96 m distance from the flood threshold.
• Historical Category 3 or higher events generally involved tides above 20 ft combined with substantially lower barometric pressure (< 1000 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.