Flood Watch

Redondo Beach, WA

Day 1: 2025-05-07

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
No risk of flooding is forecasted for Wednesday, 2025-05-07. Although tides will reach moderate levels (topping out near 19 ft), the barometric pressure is relatively high (above 1000 hPa), and NOAA’s flood likelihood is 0%.

WHEN
The highest tide for this day occurs around 01:36 AM and again shortly after 2:00 PM, but neither time period is expected to produce noticeable flooding impacts.

IMPACTS
No notable impacts are anticipated. Low-lying areas are not expected to flood, and roads should remain clear.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

• Compared to historical events, today’s barometric pressure is significantly higher.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood Analysis reports a 0.0% chance of flooding for today.
• Winds are moderate, from the SW/SSW, which does not lend itself to significant water push-onshore under these conditions.


Day 2: 2025-05-08

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
No risk of flooding is forecasted for Thursday, 2025-05-08. Barometric pressure remains comfortably above the critical low threshold, and predicted high tide levels are similar to Day 1.

WHEN
The highest tide occurs around 02:06 AM and again in mid-afternoon around 3:00 PM. Neither tide is expected to produce minor flooding.

IMPACTS
None anticipated. Coastal infrastructure and low-lying roads should remain unaffected, with no disruptions expected.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

• Tides remain elevated but below thresholds that have caused past minor to moderate flood events.
• Pressure near 1009–1012 hPa is higher than the low-pressure scenarios historically linked to coastal flooding.
• NOAA indicates a 0.0% likelihood of flooding again for Day 2.


Day 3: 2025-05-09

CATEGORY 2

WHAT
No risk of flooding is forecasted for Friday, 2025-05-09. Tides will continue at moderate levels, and barometric pressure remains stable above 1010 hPa.

WHEN
Peak tides occur around 02:24 AM and late afternoon (near 4:00 PM). Neither peak is expected to approach flood conditions.

IMPACTS
No anticipated issues for coastal areas, beaches, or roads. Flooding is not expected, and communities should operate as normal.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

• Barometric pressure around 1011–1013 hPa remains well above the historic low-pressure events that triggered flooding.
• Tide heights, although moderately high, are below the higher thresholds (>20 ft) seen in past flood events.
• NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0.0%.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

CATEGORY KEY

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.