Redondo Beach, WA
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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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.
• 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%.
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.