Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected on 2025-03-13. While tidal heights reach around 19 ft near the morning high tide, the barometric pressure remains high (above 1024 hPa). Historical data indicates that high pressure significantly reduces flood risk, even with elevated tide levels. NOAA's flood likelihood for this date is noted as low at 0.0%.
WHEN
Highest tides around early morning (near 05:00 PST) and mid-afternoon (16:24 PST).
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts are anticipated. Minor ponding near the shoreline is possible, but no substantial inundation in low-lying areas is expected.
Tide heights are elevated but stay well below NOAA’s flood threshold when combined with consistently high barometric pressures (above 1024 hPa). By comparison to historic Category 3 or higher events, these tides and pressures do not approach the conditions necessary for flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected on 2025-03-14. Peak tide levels will again be high (near 19 ft), but the barometric pressure forecast is significantly higher than the low-pressure situations historically linked with flooding. NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0.0%.
WHEN
Early morning (around 05:12 PST) and late afternoon (17:06 PST) high tides.
IMPACTS
No flooding impacts are anticipated. Shoreline areas and low-lying roads should remain free of water inundation.
Despite the tide heights, barometric pressure levels (above 1033 hPa) are much higher than those typically associated with flood events. Historical Category 4 or 5 floods featured substantially lower pressures and higher NOAA flood-likelihood scores.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected on 2025-03-15. Projected tide levels may reach about 19 ft again, but the barometric pressure is forecast to stay well above 1000 hPa (around 1032+ hPa). NOAA’s data continues to indicate a 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tides near 05:30 PST with subsequent elevated levels into the afternoon.
IMPACTS
Like the previous days, little to no flooding impact is expected. Minor shoreline splashing could occur but should not cause any roadway or property issues.
Compared to historical Category 3 or higher scenarios—where barometric pressure was often 1002 hPa or lower—this combination of higher pressure and relatively high, but not extreme, tides suggests no flooding 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.