Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Even though the morning high tide may approach 20 ft, the barometric pressure remains relatively high, which greatly reduces any flood risk.
WHEN
Highest tide near 07:24 AM local time.
IMPACTS
No notable coastal flooding anticipated. Low-lying areas are expected to remain dry, and travel disruptions are not expected.
• Tide height reaches approximately 20.14 ft near 07:24 AM, but the mean sea-level pressure is over 1023 hPa—a substantial margin above the historical low-pressure flood thresholds.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-03-04 is only 0.9%, indicating a low risk of flooding.
• Compared to past Category 3 events with notably lower pressure (e.g., ~1020 hPa or below) and higher NOAA flood likelihood, today’s conditions do not support meaningful flood potential.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Despite moderately high tides, overall weather patterns and high atmospheric pressure suggest limited risk.
WHEN
Highest tide near 08:00 AM local time.
IMPACTS
No anticipated flooding. Shoreline areas, roads, and low-lying spots should remain unaffected.
• Tide height approaches 19.63 ft in the morning, but the barometric pressure is near 1029 hPa.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-03-05 is 0.0%, reinforcing the minimal chance of flooding.
• Historical Category 4 or 5 events typically paired lower pressure readings (well under 1016 hPa) with tides above 20–21 ft, which is not the case here.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Morning high tide levels remain elevated but not enough to overcome the high barometric pressure.
WHEN
Highest tide near 08:42 AM local time.
IMPACTS
No foreseeable flood effects. Normal marine conditions along the shoreline with no inundation expected.
• Tide height may near 18.90–19.00 ft, with pressure in the 1029 hPa range.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood for 2025-03-06 is 0.0%, consistent with calm forecast conditions.
• Compared to severe historical flood days (pressures dipping well below 1000 hPa and tides surpassing 21 ft), Day 3’s combination of tide height and barometric pressure remains insufficient to generate 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.