Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Based on the projected tide heights (peaking around 18.8 ft early in the morning and around 17.5 ft midday) and barometric pressure near 1014–1011 hPa, no significant coastal flooding is expected.
WHEN
The highest water levels will occur in the early morning hours around 03:54–04:00 PST and again around midday (13:00–13:30 PST), but both remain below thresholds historically associated with flood events.
IMPACTS
No risk of flooding. Minor wave run-up may occur along beaches, but property damage or road closures are not expected.
• Barometric pressures remain well above the historically low values (below ~992 hPa) that typically accompany more severe coastal flooding.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2025-02-24 is reported at 0.0%.
• Compared with past Category 3 and higher events, both tide heights and atmospheric pressure conditions are not conducive to flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Peak tides may approach 19.2 ft around 04:00–04:30 PST, which is below the 21 ft threshold typically needed to increase flood risk in this region. Barometric pressure near 1015–1016 hPa remains higher than thresholds observed in past flooding events.
WHEN
Highest tide around 04:00–04:30 PST and a secondary high tide in the evening (~18:54 PST), but these are not expected to result in coastal flooding.
IMPACTS
No risk of flooding. Coastal areas will likely see routine higher waters, but impacts are expected to remain minimal.
• With barometric pressures staying higher than ~992 hPa and tides staying below 21 ft, conditions do not align with historic flood patterns.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2025-02-25 remains at 0.0%.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Although the early-morning tide could briefly reach around 19.5 ft (near 04:30–05:00 PST) and barometric pressure dips to around 1008–1009 hPa, these levels remain insufficient to produce a coastal flood threat when compared with historical flooding benchmarks.
WHEN
Highest water levels in the pre-dawn hours (04:30–05:00 PST) and another elevated tide in the afternoon (~15:00 PST), but neither is expected to exceed critical thresholds for flooding.
IMPACTS
No risk of flooding. Waves and water run-up remain within normal to moderately high ranges, posing little to no threat of property damage.
• Historically, substantially lower pressure (below ~992 hPa) combined with tides over 21 ft were factors in more severe flood events. Those conditions are absent on this date.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2025-02-26 is 0.0%, reaffirming minimal flood risk.
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.