Normanville, Kingston, Robe jetties wash away as South Australian coastline cops bashing in wild weather

Jetties across the state have been destroyed and some washed away, wind has ripped roofs off homes and flooding has been reported as wild weather strikes.

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Two jetties in the South-East has been completely destroyed while another on Fleurieu Peninsula has been washed away as SA’s coastline copped a bashing during this week’s wild weather.

Damaging wind gusts pummelled much of the state with heavy rain and hail falling, with storm damage reported as the cold front smashed the state.

The Bureau of Meteorology warned people to stay away from coastal areas with “abnormally high” tides on Tuesday.

Damage of the Kingston Jetty after yesterday's storm . Picture: Kingston District Council

Footage shows it being washed away. Picture: Kingston District Council

At Kingston, the town’s jetty was captured with a large section of the middle of the structure completely washing away.

Facebook user Zac Robertson posted a dramatic video showing high water levels had damaged the jetty as waves rolled over it.

“What’s the jetty doing over there,” a man can be heard to say.

“She’s gone walkabout, mate.”

The Robe jetty also suffered significant storm damage in Tuesday’s wild weather

The District Council of Robe took to Facebook to detail the damage at the seaward end of the structure.

The Robe jetty was damaged during yesterday’s extreme weather event. Picture: Chris Matthews

“This is just one of several coastal assets impacted by the recent surge, with council now working through options in response — both in relation to the jetty itself and the broader implications for our vulnerable coastline,” the council posted on Wednesday.

“As the Robe Jetty is a state government asset, council continues to liaise with relevant authorities and will keep the community informed as more information becomes available.”

Another jetty, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, was also captured on video damaged with much of the structure collapsed.

Tuesday’s damage is a further blow to the Normanville Jetty after it was damaged during a storm in May forcing it to close.

Tuesday’s damage is a further blow to the Normanville Jetty after it was damaged during a storm in May forcing it to close.

A car was captured copping the brunt of the storm near the O'Sullivan Beach boat ramp. Picture: Facebook

At another coastal location, a car was captured copping the brunt of the storm near the O’Sullivan Beach boat ramp.

Water was lapping up to the car as a person rushed to get inside.