Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide levels will be relatively high (peaking around 18–19 ft) but with barometric pressure staying above significantly low thresholds, actual flooding impacts are unlikely. Conditions are close enough to warrant monitoring, but no major flood damage is anticipated.
WHEN
Highest risk near the early morning and midday high tides (around 04:00 AM and 01:00 PM PST).
IMPACTS
• Minor ponding in extremely low-lying coastal spots is possible.
• No significant property damage or widespread closures expected.
Tide heights on Feb 24 approach 18–19 ft, which is higher than a past Category 3 event (17.46 ft on 12/27/2023). However, barometric pressure remains relatively moderate (above 1000 hPa), and NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is 0%. Together, these factors place the day’s flood potential in Category 3—warranting a watchful eye but unlikely to cause damage.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
High tide peaking just above 19 ft in the early morning could bring conditions close to a minor flood stage, but supporting weather indicators (e.g., barometric pressure) do not suggest significant flooding or damage.
WHEN
Peak tide around 04:18 AM PST, with another high tide late afternoon/early evening (about 06:54 PM PST).
IMPACTS
• Minor water accumulation possible in typically vulnerable spots.
• No notable property damage is anticipated.
Historical Category 3 events have had comparable or even slightly lower tide heights. However, local air pressure on Feb 25 is projected near 1015–1016 hPa—well above the critical low-pressure markers that heavily drive coastal flooding. NOAA places flood likelihood at 0%, reinforcing a low but notable watch level consistent with Category 3.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tides nearing 19.5 ft early in the morning, with somewhat lower barometric pressure (~1008 hPa) than the previous two days, keep conditions in the “close-call” range. Still, no major flooding or property damage is expected.
WHEN
Highest tide around 04:42 AM PST and a secondary high tide mid-afternoon (about 03:00 PM PST).
IMPACTS
• Very localized minor flooding possible in low-lying shore areas.
• No significant damage to infrastructure or homes anticipated.
While tides on Feb 26 approach levels at or above some past Category 3 benchmarks, the pressure remains well above 992.8 hPa—notably lower pressures seen in more damaging historical events. NOAA forecasts a 0% flood likelihood. The slightly lower pressure is worth monitoring, but overall conditions still align with Category 3 severity.
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.