Saltwater tidal flooding at Portsmith as Cairns king tides peak

King tides have peaked across Cairns causing localised flooding in some areas. Find out what areas have been affected.

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KING tides have peaked across Cairns, with flooding in some areas.

Water has gone over the road at Tingira St, Redden St and Trawler Base Rd at Portsmith.

Far North District Crime Prevention Senior Constable Russ Parker said motorists driving through the area should take it slow and steady.

“It’s fairly shallow, but if you’re going to go through it, go slowly to keep water from spraying up and into people’s businesses,” he said.

“It is saltwater, so if you’re going to race through it, you risk getting that all over your vehicle and it is corrosive, so steady as she goes.”

Water has flooded over the road at Redden St, Portsmith due to king tides affecting the Cairns area. PICTURE: Anna Rogers

Residents are advised to avoid parking in low-tidal areas on days where there’s a king tide, and to take alternate routes where possible.

King tides are forecast to be the highest for the week today, peaking at 3.52 metres as of 9.15am.

Water has flooded over the road at Trawler Base Rd, Portsmith due to king tides affecting the Cairns area. PICTURE: Anna Rogers

Cairns king tides are expected to peak again at 9.54am tomorrow and 10.33am on Thursday.

Other streets where minor flooding is expected this week includes:

- Cairns Esplanade and Pier Point Road

- Marlin Parade, Cairns

- Cairns Esplanade and Lily Street

- Fearnley Street, Portsmith

- Aumuller Street, Portsmith

- Liberty Street, Portsmith

- Redden Street, Portsmith

- Cook Street (near Navy base)

Water has flooded over the road at Tingira St, Portsmith due to king tides affecting the Cairns area. PICTURE: Anna Rogers

Watch our latest Weather Update on YouTube at https://t.co/PhyuX3C2Hg re hazardous surf & high tides on Qld central and SE coast—due to #cycloneOma + king tides. Current 1.30pm AEST Mon. 18 Feb. Check warnings on our website; follow advice from emergency services. @lifesavingqld pic.twitter.com/Ac1kwHkL7q

— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) February 18, 2019

Originally published as Saltwater tidal flooding at Portsmith as Cairns king tides peak