Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Coastal water levels may approach minor flooding thresholds during the early morning and evening high tides. Overall conditions suggest flooding is close to occurring but significant property damage is unlikely.
WHEN
Greatest concern during the early morning (around 04:00) and evening (around 18:42) high tides.
IMPACTS
Minor inundation of low-lying coastal areas, such as beach parking lots and walkways. Some minor ponding of water on roads near the shoreline is possible. Most residential or commercial property is not expected to be seriously affected.
• Tide heights near 19 ft are higher than some past Category 3 events (e.g., 17.46 ft on 12/27/2023). However, barometric pressure is not extremely low (995–1007 hPa range), reducing the likelihood of significant flooding.
• Winds are moderate, further limiting severe wave impacts.
• No NOAA flood likelihood data is available for these dates, so this assessment is based on tide height, local pressure trends, and historical comparisons.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Another day with elevated tide levels and moderate onshore winds. Tides will again be near or slightly below typical flood thresholds, so periodic minor flooding is possible around peak tide times.
WHEN
Mainly around the high tides expected mid-afternoon (about 14:06) and later in the evening (around 19:18).
IMPACTS
Potential minor flooding of beach access areas, low-lying roads, and some docks. Extent of water intrusion is expected to remain low, with minimal risk of structural damage.
• Peak tide levels are around 19 ft, comparable to Day 1, but barometric pressure readings (1004–1007 hPa) are not low enough to raise the risk to more severe flooding categories.
• Historical Category 4 events typically involve tides above 20 ft or notably lower barometric pressure.
• Wind speeds do not appear strong enough to drive significant storm surge or wave runup.
CATEGORY 3
WHAT
Continued moderately high tides with slightly lower barometric pressures than previous days. While lower pressure can enhance tidal effects, overall conditions remain just below more significant flood thresholds.
WHEN
Primary concern near the early morning high tide (05:00) and the evening peak (19:54).
IMPACTS
Minor pooling or shallow inundation in areas directly adjacent to the shoreline. No major property damage is anticipated, but isolated sections of waterfront roads or paths could experience brief flooding episodes.
• Tide heights are estimated up to about 19.2 ft, with barometric pressure near 1002.3–1002.5 hPa, still above historical severe flood triggers (<992.8 hPa and >21 ft tides).
• Past Category 4 or 5 events typically featured higher tides (above 20 ft) and/or significantly lower pressure.
• No NOAA flood probability data is available for these specific days, so this forecast uses a comparison to historical observations and similar tidal/pressure ranges.
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.