Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected on Day 1. Although tides will reach around 19 ft near early morning hours, barometric pressure remains moderate (near 1008 hPa), reducing the likelihood of any coastal flood concerns.
WHEN
Highest risk period around 2:06 AM and again near midday (12:42 PM) when tidal levels peak.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts anticipated. Areas along the shoreline will likely remain unflooded given the moderate atmospheric pressure and no strong onshore wind.
• NOAA’s stated flood likelihood is 0.0%, which supports a low-risk assessment.
• Wind direction is predominantly from the south/southeast; historically, this is less favorable for large tidal surges in Redondo Beach compared to westerly or northwesterly winds.
• Past Category 3 events often showed confirmed flooding reports and higher NOAA flood likelihood. None of those conditions apply here, keeping Day 1 at Category 2 (“no risk of flooding”).
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected on Day 2. Peak tidal levels approaching 19 ft overnight do not coincide with notably low barometric pressure, and no strong onshore wind is forecast.
WHEN
Highest tides occur around 2:48 AM and in the early afternoon (around 2:00 PM).
IMPACTS
No substantial coastal flooding or roadway inundations are anticipated.
• Barometric pressure remains above 1007 hPa at key high tides.
• NOAA’s official forecast indicates 0.0% flood likelihood.
• Similar conditions in the historical record have remained below flood thresholds.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected despite a slightly lower barometric pressure (around 1001–1004 hPa). Tides near 19 ft overnight still fall short of historical flooding levels, and NOAA continues to show no indication of likely flooding.
WHEN
Highest tides near 3:18 AM and 3:00 PM.
IMPACTS
Minimal to no impacts expected on coastal roads and low-lying areas.
• While pressure is somewhat lower than on previous days, it is not near the 992.8 hPa range historically associated with flood events.
• NOAA’s data again shows a 0.0% flood likelihood, further confirming low flood potential.
• Wind direction is generally southerly, which has not historically exacerbated flooding in this region.
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.