Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected on 2025-03-01. While tides may reach around 20 feet in the early morning, the barometric pressure will be very high (above 1026 hPa), offsetting any potential flood concerns.
WHEN
Early morning to mid-morning (around 05:00–08:00 PST) coincides with the highest tidal levels, but no flooding is anticipated.
IMPACTS
No inundation is expected in the usual susceptible low-lying areas. Normal activities should not be affected.
Tide forecasts show peak levels near 20.3 ft around 05:48 PST. Historically, higher tides in the low- to mid-20 ft range have caused concerns only when paired with much lower barometric pressures. Here, the pressure is exceptionally high (above 1026 hPa), meaning conditions are stable. NOAA’s likelihood of flooding for 2025-03-01 is low at 3.2%. Compared to past Category 3 or 4 flood events, which had lower barometric pressure (often near or below 1010 hPa) and higher NOAA flood likelihood percentages, today’s situation remains well below risky thresholds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is forecast for 2025-03-02. The high tide is around 20.4 ft, but even stronger high pressure (above 1031 hPa) reduces any flood potential.
WHEN
Between approximately 06:00–09:00 PST, when the tide reaches its peak.
IMPACTS
No major impacts to coastal roads or infrastructure are expected. Low-lying areas should remain unaffected.
Despite morning high tides nearing 20.4 ft, barometric pressures above 1031 hPa support stable weather. NOAA’s likelihood of flooding remains low at 4.7%. Past Category 3 to 4 levels generally involved substantially lower pressure or higher flood likelihood scores, making serious flooding unlikely under these conditions.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no risk of coastal flooding is expected on 2025-03-03. While tide levels briefly exceed 20 ft, the ongoing high barometric pressure environment keeps flood risk minimal.
WHEN
Peak tide occurs around 06:00–09:00 PST and later in the evening, with no flood impacts expected.
IMPACTS
No inundation or disruption to travel is anticipated. Coastal areas will remain safe from tidal flooding.
Projected tides continue in the 20 ft range, but with pressure above 1031 hPa and NOAA’s flood likelihood still low (4.7%), these conditions are not conducive to flooding. By comparison, historical Category 3 events had lower pressure and notably higher NOAA flood likelihood percentages, conditions not present here.
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.