Redondo Beach, WA
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Based on current data, no significant coastal flooding is expected. The predicted high tide (approx. 19.6 ft at around 01:00 AM) is below the historical flooding threshold of 20+ ft, and barometric pressure is relatively high (around 1012–1014 hPa). NOAA flood likelihood remains at 0.0%.
WHEN Highest tide near 01:00 AM. Monitoring through the afternoon high tide (around 14:00) is also recommended, but no flooding is anticipated.
IMPACTS No notable impacts expected. Minor splash-over along the immediate shoreline is possible, but inundation in low-lying areas is unlikely.
Compared with historical Category 3 or higher events, these tides remain lower, barometric pressure is higher, and NOAA’s official flood likelihood is 0%. These factors together suggest minimal flood potential for 2025-05-23.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Again, tidal levels are projected below 20 ft, with barometric pressures around 1012–1014 hPa. NOAA’s data indicates a 0.0% flood likelihood for this date, consistent with low flood risk.
WHEN The morning high tide occurs around 10:30–10:40 AM, and the afternoon/evening high tide peaks near 15:00–15:20. Neither tide nor the weather setup suggests flooding.
IMPACTS No flooding impacts are expected. Normal marine conditions with negligible coastal overflow.
Historical Category 4 and 5 events (such as 12/27/2022 or 12/18/2024) featured both 20+ ft tide heights and lower barometric pressures, often below 1010 hPa, or strong winds. Conditions on 2025-05-24 do not approach those thresholds, so flooding is not anticipated.
CATEGORY 2
WHAT Although barometric pressure dips slightly closer to 1009–1010 hPa, the peak tide height (about 19.8 ft near 02:00 AM) remains below historically significant flood levels. NOAA’s flood likelihood remains at 0.0%.
WHEN Overnight high tide near 02:00 AM, and an afternoon high tide near 16:00–16:20. Neither period is expected to exceed typical ranges along this coastline.
IMPACTS No major impacts for coastal inundation. Residents in very low-lying areas may observe some higher-than-normal water levels, but no damaging flooding is anticipated.
Past Category 3 events have often included higher tide heights (20 ft or more) with a higher NOAA flood likelihood. Here, lower tide crests and only modestly reduced pressure do not indicate a near-flood setting.
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.