Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides may reach around 19.9 ft in the early morning and evening, but barometric pressure is relatively high (around 1003–1008 hPa), and NOAA indicates a 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Heaviest tides near 5:18 AM and again around 8:00 PM.
IMPACTS
No significant flooding impacts anticipated.
Comparing to past events, although tides above 17 ft sometimes led to Category 3 classifications, those instances also had higher NOAA flood likelihood or lower barometric pressures. Here, the barometric pressure remains well above typical flooding thresholds and NOAA’s flood indicator is at 0.0%. Therefore, no flood impacts are expected for April 30.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Tides may approach or slightly exceed 19 ft, but again barometric pressure (around 1005–1006 hPa) is relatively stable, and NOAA’s forecast remains at 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak tides near 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
IMPACTS
No notable coastal flooding issues.
Historical Category 3 events typically included either significantly lower barometric pressure or a positive flood likelihood from NOAA. Today’s stable weather conditions and low NOAA likelihood suggest no flooding concerns.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding is expected. Barometric pressure (~1004 hPa) and peak tides around 19.4 ft do not match conditions that have historically produced even minor coastal flooding, and NOAA’s outlook again shows 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Slightly higher tides around 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
IMPACTS
No adverse impacts anticipated in low-lying areas.
Despite moderately high tides, the absence of low barometric pressure or significant wind from unfavorable directions greatly reduces flood risk. Conditions remain well below historical flood thresholds.
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.