Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding is expected. Although the barometric pressure dips near 992.8 hPa around the morning high tide, the tide height remains well below 21 ft, which reduces the overall flood risk.
WHEN
The highest tide and lowest pressure coincide around the early morning hours, from approximately midnight until mid-morning PST.
IMPACTS
No flooding is anticipated along the shoreline or nearby roads. Minor ponding in low-lying areas is possible, but inundation issues are not expected.
Despite the low barometric pressure, the highest forecast tide (approximately 17–18 ft) remains under the historical thresholds for notable flooding (typically requiring well over 20 ft combined with low pressure). NOAA’s flood likelihood for 2025-03-23 is reported at 0.0%, further supporting minimal risk. Comparison with past events shows this combination of moderate tide and very low pressure is still insufficient to trigger significant flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is forecast. Tide heights may briefly reach the upper teens (ft), but barometric pressure readings around 1004–1006 hPa are not low enough to cause coastal inundation concerns without a significantly higher tide.
WHEN
Potentially notable high tides occur around midday, but remain below major flood thresholds.
IMPACTS
No major impacts are expected. Overall conditions should remain safe, with no significant inundation of roads or property anticipated.
Compared with historical events that produced Category 3 or higher flooding, both the tide heights and barometric pressures for 2025-03-24 are less extreme. NOAA indicates a 0.0% flood likelihood. Even though tides approach the high teens (ft), the barometric pressure is not sufficiently low to raise flood concerns.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant flooding is expected. Some tides may approach 18–19 ft overnight and midday, but barometric pressures remain well above the critical threshold (near or below 992.8 hPa).
WHEN
Look for these higher tides primarily pre-dawn and around mid-day, but they do not surpass the 21 ft threshold typically associated with coastal flooding.
IMPACTS
No widespread coastal or road flooding is anticipated. Low-lying areas should remain mostly free of inundation.
While the tides are somewhat comparable to certain historical moderate events, the barometric pressure is not nearly as low, and the NOAA flood likelihood remains 0.0%. Therefore, conditions are not expected to escalate into a flood scenario.
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.