Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from Friday 17 March to Thursday 23 March, peaking on Monday 20 March.
Avoid parking cars in low-lying tidal areas and never drive through floodwaters.
Motorists are reminded that tidal flooding is saltwater, which can damage cars on contact.
Motorists are urged to 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 adjacent 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 can be exacerbated by heavy rainfall.
King tide levels for Cairns are expected at the following times (other areas may vary):
- Friday 17 March: 3.01m at 6.33am
- Saturday 18 March: 3.24m at 7.15am
- Sunday 19 March: 3.41m at 7.55am
- Monday 20 March: 3.48m at 8.30am
- Tuesday 21 March: 3.43m at 9.03am
- Wednesday 22 March: 3.27m at 9.34am
- Thursday 23 March: 3.01m at 10.03am
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 Lilly St and the Esplanade, Cairns North
Residents should also monitor the Bureau of Meteorology website for general information related to tide heights.
