Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High morning tide peaking near 20.14 feet. Given the elevated tide level, but very high barometric pressure (around 1023.65 hPa) and low NOAA flood likelihood (0.9%), no flooding is expected.
WHEN
Greatest tide height and any minor coastal effects will occur from approximately 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts are expected. Minor splash-over or very localized ponding along immediate shorelines is possible, but not likely to cause property damage or closures.
• Compared to historical Category 3 events, this tide height is slightly lower or similar, but the barometric pressure is significantly higher and NOAA’s flood likelihood is minimal.
• Previous Category 3 events had lower pressure (for instance, near 1020 hPa) and much higher flood likelihood percentages (above 8%).
• Winds are moderate (SSW ~13 mph), which should not exacerbate coastal flooding.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT
High tide near 19.63 feet. Barometric pressure forecast remains very high (over 1028 hPa), and NOAA flood likelihood stands at 0.0%, indicating no risk of coastal flooding.
WHEN
Morning high tide around 8:00 AM PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding or disruptions are expected. Normal tidal fluctuations will be observed.
• This forecast tide level is lower than Day 1’s peak.
• Extremely high barometric pressure values historically correlate with negligible risk of coastal flooding.
• NOAA’s data shows the distance to the flood threshold is more than 1.5 meters below concern levels.
CATEGORY 1
WHAT
Morning tide near 18.90–19.00 feet. Barometric pressure remains high (approximately 1028.5 hPa). NOAA again indicates a 0.0% likelihood of flooding.
WHEN
Peak tide around 8:42 AM PST, with a secondary high tide midday, both forecast to remain well below any flood concerns.
IMPACTS
No flooding anticipated in coastal or low-lying areas.
• Tide levels are modestly lower than those on Days 1 and 2.
• Historically, similar conditions with high barometric pressure and these tide levels have not produced coastal flooding events.
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.