Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Tides will rise to around 19.4 feet in the early morning hours; however, barometric pressure remains well above the critical low thresholds historically linked to flooding.
WHEN
Highest water levels near 02:30 AM PDT on April 25, 2025.
IMPACTS
No significant coastal impacts anticipated. Low-lying areas should remain unaffected.
• Barometric pressure (around 1008–1010 hPa) is not low enough to raise flooding concerns.
• Compared with past Category 3 events, tides remain below 20 feet, and NOAA predicts 0% flood likelihood for this date.
• Winds from the north do not typically create large onshore surges in Redondo Beach.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Tides may approach 19.7 feet in the predawn hours; however, conditions are not indicative of flood potential.
WHEN
Highest tide near 02:54 AM PDT on April 26, 2025.
IMPACTS
No notable flooding impacts anticipated along shorelines or nearby roads.
• Barometric pressure (around 1010–1012 hPa) remains safely above the critical lower thresholds.
• No strong onshore winds, and NOAA flood likelihood remains at 0%.
• These conditions differ substantially from previous Category 4 and 5 events, which featured both higher tidal levels and significantly lower pressures.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Tides may briefly approach 19.9 feet in the early morning hours, but they stay below the historical flooding range.
WHEN
Peak water levels around 03:18 AM through mid-morning on April 27, 2025.
IMPACTS
Coastal areas and low-lying roads are not expected to flood, and business activities are unlikely to be affected.
• Despite mildly lower pressure readings (~1008 hPa), they are not near the historically significant 992 hPa range.
• NOAA’s forecast maintains a 0% flood likelihood for this date.
• This tide level is under the 20–21+ foot thresholds commonly observed in past events leading to even minor inundations.
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.