Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated. Despite relatively high tides (peak near 19 ft), barometric pressure is not low enough to warrant concern, and NOAA’s forecast indicates negligible flood likelihood.
WHEN
Highest tide occurs near midnight (around 00:12) and again late morning. Winds remain light, further reducing risk.
IMPACTS
No significant inundation expected. Normal activities should remain unaffected along the shoreline.
• Barometric pressure around 1005–1007 hPa is higher compared to historical severe flood events.
• NOAA’s official flood likelihood for 2025-05-05 is 0.0%, suggesting no flooding.
• Historical Category 3 or higher events typically combined slightly higher tides (>20 ft) with stronger winds or much lower pressure. Current conditions do not align with those factors.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is anticipated. Tides remain under 20 ft, and barometric pressure stays well above critical low-pressure thresholds. NOAA continues to forecast very low flood likelihood.
WHEN
Peak tide is around 01:00 and midday (circa 12:36), with no weather indicators suggesting coastal flooding.
IMPACTS
No known impacts. Coastal areas remain accessible, and routine marine activities can proceed.
• Even though a tide near 19 ft is noted, again barometric pressure is not near the historically low levels that contributed to Category 3 or higher events.
• Winds are generally light, and NOAA data shows 0.0% flood likelihood, further confirming minimal concern.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding. Tides reach around 18.9 ft overnight and about 15.9 ft midday, which are below typical flooding thresholds for Redondo Beach. NOAA maintains a low flood risk outlook.
WHEN
Highest tide near 01:36 AM; barometric pressure near 1006–1004 hPa does not approach the significantly low range seen in flood events.
IMPACTS
No inundation of coastal roads or properties expected. Recreation and travel are unaffected.
• Wind speeds remain mild, and prevailing wind directions do not favor pushing additional seawater ashore.
• Historically, Category 3 or 4 events involved lower pressures (<1010 hPa, often under 1000 hPa) combined with tides exceeding 20 ft. Neither condition applies here.
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.