Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. While the tide levels could reach moderate heights (around 19 ft) late in the evening, the barometric pressure is relatively high and NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0%.
WHEN
Highest water levels are expected near 11:18 AM and again close to midnight.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts anticipated. Minor ponding or elevated water levels along very low-lying shoreline areas may be observed, but should not lead to flooding.
• Barometric pressure around 1013–1016 hPa is much higher than typical flood-triggering events (generally < 992.8 hPa).
• Historical Category 3–5 floods often exceed 20 ft with notably lower pressures. Current conditions do not match those thresholds.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood Analysis is 0.0% for today, indicating minimal risk of coastal flooding.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected, despite a higher early-morning tide near 19.4 ft. Barometric pressure remains high (around 1018 hPa), thereby reducing the likelihood of any flooding.
WHEN
Peak tide is around 00:18 AM with an additional midday high tide around 12:48 PM.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts anticipated. Local shorelines and nearshore roadways are unlikely to be inundated.
• Tides near 19 ft are lower than the 20+ ft peaks seen in past Category 3 or 4 floods.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood Analysis is again 0.0%, consistently indicating no immediate threat.
• Comparisons to historical flooding events show both lower tide levels than in significant floods and considerably higher barometric pressure.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT
No risk of flooding is expected. Although tide levels may approach 19.6 ft near midnight, the barometric pressure around 1017 hPa remains high, and NOAA’s forecast continues to show a 0.0% flood likelihood.
WHEN
Elevated tide at approximately 00:54 AM and a second daytime tide forecast near 14:06 PM, neither anticipated to cause flooding issues.
IMPACTS
No significant impacts expected. Minor water level rises along the immediate coastline, but no inundation in typical flood-prone spots.
• NOAA’s Flood Likelihood remains minimal, with a considerable margin below the usual flood threshold.
• Wind speeds and directions are not conducive to pushing additional water onshore, unlike past flood events that involved stronger, onshore-directed winds.
• Historical cat 3–4 events correlate with notably lower pressures and higher tides, conditions not observed 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.