Residents are advised that king tides are being experienced in Cairns this week, from tomorrow (Thursday 24 April) through to Wednesday 30 April, and peaking on Monday 28 April.
Cairns Regional Council would like to remind motorists that tidal flooding is saltwater, which can damage cars on contact. Avoid parking cars in low-lying tidal areas and never drive through floodwaters.
Motorists should drive carefully and slowly, not only for the safety of road users and pedestrians, but to lessen the impact of bow waves, which can push water into nearby properties.
Council may close roads which are inundated by tidal flooding to prevent damage to private property. Motorists are required to adhere to signs advising the road is closed and should find an alternative route until the road is reopened.
The impact of these king tides on low lying areas could be exacerbated by heavy rainfall.
King tide levels for Cairns are expected at the following times (other areas may vary):
- Thursday 24 April: 3.07m at 6.38am
- Friday 25 April: 3.15m at 7.13am, and 2.91m at 7.42pm
- Saturday 26 April: 3.13m at 7.46am, and 3.11m at 8.24pm
- Sunday 27 April: 3.02m at 8.20am, and 3.21m at 9.08pm
- Monday 28 April: 2.82m at 8.56am, and 3.22m at 9.54pm
- Tuesday 29 April: 3.12m at 10.45pm
- Wednesday 30 April: 2.96m at 11.45pm
Streets that are most likely to be impacted by king tides include:
- Redden St, Portsmith
- Tingira St, Portsmith
- Liberty St, Portsmith
- Walters St, Portsmith
- Trawler Base Rd, Portsmith
- Bramp Cl, Portsmith
- Cook St, Portsmith
- Fearnley St, Portsmith
- Parts of Aumuller St (near Comport St), Portsmith
- Spence St and the Esplanade intersection, Cairns City
- Parts of Draper St (Hartley St to Kenny Street), Portsmith
- Corner of Lily St and the Esplanade, Cairns North
Residents should also monitor the Bureau of Meteorology website for general information related to tide heights.
