Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Although the high tide may reach around 18.6–18.7 ft in the late evening, barometric pressure near 1008–1009 hPa is not low enough to raise significant concern, and NOAA’s flood likelihood for this date is 0%.
WHEN
Highest tide around 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM PDT on April 3.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts expected. Normal tidal fluctuations may affect very low-lying areas only minimally.
• Historically, higher-risk events involved tides over 19–20 ft paired with much lower barometric pressure (< 993 hPa).
• Current conditions show moderate pressure and no strong onshore wind component, aligning with NOAA’s assessment of minimal flood likelihood.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. The observed peak tides near or just above 18.6 ft coincide with a barometric pressure around 1005–1007 hPa, which remains well above critical low-pressure thresholds associated with past flood events.
WHEN
Peak tides likely in the late evening of April 4 (around 11:00 PM to midnight).
IMPACTS
No flood-related disruptions anticipated; minor water level rises along the shoreline but not enough to cause inundation.
• Compared with historical Category 3+ events (often with lower pressures and/or tides above 20 ft), these tides and pressures are insufficient to produce flooding.
• NOAA’s forecast again indicates a 0% flood likelihood, reinforcing a low concern for coastal inundation.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. While tidal levels may reach the mid- to upper-18 ft range late at night, the barometric pressure remains near 1009.5 hPa with no strong westerly or northwesterly winds projected.
WHEN
Highest tides forecast from late evening on April 5 into the early hours of April 6.
IMPACTS
No significant impact anticipated. Normal tidal fluctuations should remain below any flood thresholds.
• Historical comparisons show that even with tides near 19 ft, flooding risk remains low if barometric pressure is not especially low.
• NOAA’s stated 0% flood likelihood and gentle winds confirm minimal potential for any coastal inundation.
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.