Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of coastal flooding is expected on May 3. The tide may reach around 19 feet late in the evening, but barometric pressure is well above critical low thresholds (around 1004–1007 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood analysis indicates a 0.0% chance of flooding for this date.
WHEN
Elevated tides occur through the late evening on May 3, but no hazardous flooding conditions are forecast.
IMPACTS
No immediate impacts to property or infrastructure are anticipated. Low-lying roads and coastal areas are expected to remain clear, and no road closures due to tidal flooding are expected.
• Historical comparison: Past Category 3 or higher flood events typically involved lower barometric pressures (near or below 992.8 hPa) and tides above 20 ft. These conditions are not present.
• NOAA’s forecast data for May 3 reports a 0.0% flood likelihood and nearly 2 meters below the flood threshold, indicating minimal concern for this day.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no risk of flooding is expected. Tides will peak below 19.5 ft, and the barometric pressure around high tide remains well above 992.8 hPa (roughly 1007–1010 hPa). NOAA continues to forecast a 0.0% chance of flooding for this date.
WHEN
Highest tides are during mid- to late-morning and mid-afternoon on May 4, but no flood conditions are forecast.
IMPACTS
No known flooding impacts in coastal areas. Travel and daily activities are unlikely to be affected.
• The barometric pressure is moderate, which historically correlates with lower flood potential unless combined with exceptionally high tides (above 21 ft).
• NOAA’s data shows this day is also well below its flood threshold, reinforcing a minimal flood threat.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No coastal flood risk is indicated for May 5. Projected maximum tides remain below 20 ft, barometric pressure remains above 1005 hPa near the midday high tide, and NOAA estimates a 0.0% likelihood of flooding.
WHEN
The period of higher tide occurs around midday and again late in the evening, but with no forecasted impacts.
IMPACTS
Significant flooding is not expected; low-lying areas and public infrastructure should remain unaffected.
• Winds across these days are relatively light and not from a problematic W/NW direction, further diminishing coastal impact.
• Compared to historical Category 3 and 4 events—which showed lower barometric pressures and higher flood likelihood—conditions on May 5 remain well outside risk 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.