King tides are expected to impact Cairns from Friday

Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from Friday 10 January through to Friday 17 January; peaking on Monday 13 January.

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):

Friday 10 January: 2.91m at 7.19amSaturday 11 January: 3.11m at 8.04amSunday 12 January: 3.23m at 8.45amMonday 13 January: 3.27m at 9.24amTuesday 14 January: 3.24m at 10amWednesday 15 January: 3.13m at 10.33amThursday 16 January: 2.98m at 11.06amFriday 17 January: 2.79m at 11.37am

Streets that are most likely to be impacted by king tides include:

Redden St, PortsmithTingira St, PortsmithLiberty St, PortsmithWalters St, PortsmithTrawler Base Rd, PortsmithBramp Cl, PortsmithCook St, PortsmithFearnley St, PortsmithParts of Aumuller St (near Comport St), PortsmithSpence St and the Esplanade intersection, Cairns CityParts of Draper St (Hartley St to Kenny Street), PortsmithCorner of Lily St and the Esplanade, Cairns North

Residents should also monitor the Bureau of Meteorology website for general information related to tide heights.