CAIRNS is set to experience king tides again, from next Monday, 18 March through to Monday, 25 March and peaking on Thursday, 21 March.
This will mark the fifth tidal flooding event for Cairns in 2024, with king tides already having occurred in January, February, and in early March.
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):
- Monday 18 March: 2.83m at 6:10amÂ
- Tuesday 19 March: 2.94m at 6:47am Â
- Wednesday 20 March: 3m at 7:20am
- Thursday 21 March: 3.01m at 7:48am Â
- Friday 22 March: 3m at 8:13am Â
- Saturday 23 March: 2.96m at 8:34am
- Sunday 24 March: 2.9m at 8:51amÂ
- Monday 25 March: 2.82m at 9:05amÂ
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 St), Portsmith
Corner of Lily St and the Esplanade, Cairns North
Sections of the Cairns Esplanade from Spence St to Florence St (near the RSL)
Residents should also monitor the Bureau of Meteorology website for general information related to tide heights.
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