Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No significant coastal flooding is expected. Tidal peaks (near 19 ft) are below the higher-risk 21 ft threshold, and the barometric pressure readings (around 1004–1007 hPa) are not particularly low.
WHEN
Highest tide near 19 ft occurs late in the evening (around 11 PM), but NOAA’s Flood Likelihood is at 0%.
IMPACTS
No substantial flooding impacts are anticipated. Low-lying areas are expected to remain dry, and no road closures or property damage are forecast.
Historical Category 3 or higher flood events typically had tides exceeding 20 ft combined with notably lower barometric pressures (<1010 hPa and often below 1000 hPa). Here, although the tide is moderately high (about 19 ft), the higher barometric pressure and NOAA’s 0% flood likelihood rating keep the flood risk low.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
Again, no significant coastal flooding is anticipated. Tides approach similar levels to Day 1 (peak around 19 ft), with pressure generally above 1006 hPa.
WHEN
Peak tides in the late afternoon to early evening hours, but with no indication of significant storm surge or low-pressure influence.
IMPACTS
Little to no flood-related impacts are expected. Typical minor wetting along the shoreline but no significant inundation of roads or property.
Compared with past events rated Category 3 or higher, the tide remains below 21 ft, pressures are not unusually low, winds are light, and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0%.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No flooding concerns are forecast. Tides remain under 20 ft, and the barometric pressure remains above 1006 hPa.
WHEN
Highest tide near midnight (just after 00:00) and moderate peaks late morning; no short-term changes in pressure or wind direction are expected to elevate the flood risk.
IMPACTS
No notable coastal flood impacts. Normal beach and shoreline conditions are anticipated without significant water incursion onto land.
Even though tides remain moderately high, the barometric pressure is sufficiently elevated and NOAA’s official flood likelihood remains at 0%. Historical comparisons show that higher categories typically involve either substantially higher tides (>20 ft) or significantly lower pressure (<~1000 hPa).
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.