Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Moderate high tide around 19.9 ft in the early morning, but with relatively high barometric pressure (about 1019 hPa) and NOAA’s Flood Likelihood near 0.1%. No significant flooding is expected.
WHEN
Greatest tidal height near 4:24 AM.
IMPACTS
No notable coastal flooding is anticipated. Low-lying roads and shorelines should see minimal impact, if any.
• Historically, tides closer to or above 20 ft under higher barometric pressure have typically not led to damaging floods.
• NOAA’s very low flood likelihood supports the assessment that minor or no inundation will occur.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide heights may briefly exceed 20 ft, combined with moderate barometric pressure (~1015 hPa). Though NOAA indicates only a 0.9% flood likelihood, the relatively higher tide suggests close monitoring is warranted.
WHEN
High tide peaks near 4:54 AM and again late afternoon around 5:54 PM.
IMPACTS
While significant property damage is unlikely, minor flooding in the most vulnerable low-lying areas near the coast cannot be fully ruled out. Use caution if traveling on coastal roads.
• This tide height is comparable in magnitude to some past Category 3 events, but barometric pressure remains notably higher than in most damaging floods.
• NOAA’s data still show a low likelihood of a flood event, yet it is prudent to watch for any changes in local wind or weather patterns.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tidal levels may again touch or exceed 20 ft, with barometric pressure dropping slightly toward ~1010 hPa—still well above the dangerous low-pressure range. NOAA’s Flood Likelihood remains low at 0.5%.
WHEN
Highest tides expected around 5:24 AM and approximately 6:54 PM.
IMPACTS
Minor coastal flooding remains possible in areas of poor drainage or especially low ground, though widespread damage is not likely.
• Although the pressure is a bit lower than on previous days, it is not near the ~992 hPa threshold historically tied to larger flood events.
• The limited NOAA flood probability aligns with only minor concerns; however, tides near 20 ft still merit monitoring.
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.