Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. While the early morning high tide will approach 20.0 ft, the barometric pressure is relatively high (around 1018 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood is very low (approximately 0.2%). These conditions do not align with historical flooding thresholds.
WHEN
Highest tide of the day near 5:24 AM PST.
IMPACTS
• No flooding anticipated.
• Normal coastal conditions along beaches and low-lying areas.
Historical Category 3 or 4 flood events typically involved higher tides above 20 ft coupled with notably lower barometric pressures (often well below 1016 hPa). Here, barometric pressure remains elevated compared to past moderate or severe flooding incidents. NOAA’s low flood likelihood further supports a Category 2 (“no risk”) conclusion for February 28.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no risk of flooding is indicated for March 1. Although the tide may briefly rise above 20 ft in the early morning, the barometric pressure remains quite high (above 1025 hPa), significantly reducing any potential flood threat.
WHEN
Highest tide of the day near 5:48 AM PST.
IMPACTS
• No anticipated coastal flooding.
• Normal beach and harbor operations.
Even though the tide height is similar to previous moderate-category events, the very high barometric pressure (over 1025 hPa) and the low NOAA flood likelihood estimate (~3.2%) point to minimal impact. Historically, Category 3 events have featured both high tides above 20 ft and notably lower pressures around or below ~1020 hPa, plus a higher NOAA likelihood score. These key conditions are not present on March 1.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. The tide could briefly exceed 20 ft, but barometric pressure remains extremely high (around 1032 hPa), and NOAA’s forecast likelihood remains low (about 4.7%).
WHEN
Highest tide of the day near 6:18 AM PST.
IMPACTS
• No coastal flooding impacts anticipated.
• Routine marine activity along the shoreline.
Although the tide height on March 2 is comparable to certain past Category 3 events, the barometric pressure is significantly higher than in those historical cases, and the NOAA likelihood is well below the threshold that has indicated even minor flooding in the past. Therefore, conditions align with Category 2 (“no risk of flooding”).
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.