Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated. Barometric pressure is moderately low (around 1010 hPa), but not near historical flood thresholds, and the projected highest tide (~19.5 ft) remains below levels commonly associated with damaging coastal flooding.
WHEN
Daytime and overnight on February 26, with highest tides near 04:42 AM and 03:00 PM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding is expected. Normal tidal fluctuations may result in minor ponding in very low-lying areas, but widespread or damaging impacts are unlikely.
• NOAA’s official flood likelihood for February 26 is 0.0%.
• Historical Category 3 or higher events typically featured stronger onshore winds, lower barometric pressure (often near or below ~992 hPa), or tide heights exceeding ~20–21 ft. None of these indicators are met here.
• Conditions do not suggest any imminent flood threat.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated. Although barometric pressure is somewhat lower (around 1002 hPa) during the morning high tide (~19.8 ft), it remains significantly above the historically dangerous ~992 hPa range, and NOAA’s forecast indicates a minimal flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides occurring around 05:00 AM and 03:54 PM PST on February 27.
IMPACTS
No flood-related impacts are expected. Water levels could reach typical high-tide margins, but coastal infrastructure and roadways should not be affected.
• NOAA reports a 0.0% flood likelihood for February 27.
• Even though the tide crest is moderately high, the combination of relatively higher pressure than flood-prone events and light winds reduces any flooding risk.
• Historical Category 4 conditions were associated with either very low pressure (~992 hPa) or significantly higher tidal peaks (above ~20–21 ft).
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated. Projected tide heights may briefly approach 20 ft in the morning (~05:24 AM), but the barometric pressure remains moderately high (1017–1019 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood is nearly zero.
WHEN
Peak high tides occurring at about 05:24 AM and again around 04:48 PM PST on February 28.
IMPACTS
No substantial impacts are expected. Coastal walkways and low-lying areas may see normal tidal coverage but remain unlikely to experience any damaging flooding.
• NOAA reports only a 0.2% flood likelihood for February 28.
• Historically, flood events of Category 3 or higher often involve lower barometric pressures combined with 21+ ft tidal heights. Those conditions are not present in this forecast.
• Winds remain light, reducing additional wave or onshore surge concerns.
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.