Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Tide levels are expected to peak near 19.4 ft around the late evening hours, with a barometric pressure around 1007.7 hPa. These conditions are somewhat elevated compared to typical high tides, placing the area in a Category 3 risk. This category indicates near-flood conditions that warrant monitoring, yet widespread or significant flood damage is not anticipated.
WHEN
Peak high tide near 22:00 – 23:00 PDT on May 2nd.
IMPACTS
• Minor overwash in very low-lying spots is possible.
• No major property damage is expected.
• Elevated awareness for water reaching unusual high-tide lines.
NOAA’s flood likelihood for this date is listed as “Low” (0.0% chance). Though the tide height is comparable to some historical Category 3 readings, the barometric pressure is not as low as in past Category 4 events, reducing the risk. Winds are moderate and do not appear likely to exacerbate flooding significantly. Overall, conditions resemble a borderline event that warrants observation but is unlikely to progress to a higher category.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Tide heights are forecast to be lower than Day 1, peaking around 16–17 ft. With no strong low-pressure system in place, the conditions indicate no substantial flood risk.
WHEN
Peak tides expected in the morning (around 08:00 PDT) and later in the late afternoon to early evening period.
IMPACTS
• No flooding is expected.
• Normal tidal fluctuations with minimal coastal impacts.
Barometric pressure remains around 1003–1008 hPa, which is higher than the historically significant low-pressure flood events. NOAA’s data also rates flood likelihood at 0.0%. Wind speeds are moderate and not from a direction that typically pushes extra water onshore. These factors collectively keep the flood category in the “no risk” range.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
High tides are projected in the mid- to upper-15 ft range, with pressures around 1006–1007 hPa. As with Day 2, these readings present no significant flooding concern.
WHEN
Highest tides expected during midmorning (around 09:00–09:30 PDT) and early afternoon hours.
IMPACTS
• No measurable flooding impacts are anticipated.
• Coastal areas remain safe from tidal inundation.
NOAA’s flood likelihood remains “Low” at 0.0%. The wind forecast is not aligned in a way to substantially raise water levels near the shore. Compared to previous flood-related historical events (which involved significantly higher tide heights and much lower barometric pressures), today’s conditions are comfortably below flooding 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.