Higher than predicted tides expected

Higher than predicted high tides may be experienced in low-lying foreshore areas and riverside locations from Monday 27 January 2025 to Sunday 2 February 2025.

These high tides are expected to be higher than the high tides experienced in December 2024.  

Residents in areas prone to localised flooding due to high tides are advised to avoid parking their cars on the street during these times.

Please note that residents in tidal flood areas who are signed up for Brisbane Severe Weather Alerts can expect to also receive creek flood alerts during this time.

If required, sandbags are available for collection from the following locations:

  • Darra - 38 Shamrock Road, Darra
  • Morningside - 9 Redfern Street, Morningside
  • Newmarket - 66 Wilston Road (in carpark off Erneton Street), Newmarket
  • Zillmere - 33 Jennings Street, Zillmere
  • Lota - Herbert Street, Lota

The Queensland Tide tables provided by the Bureau of Meteorology can be found here: http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/projects/ntc/qld_tide_tables.shtml

For more information phone Council on (07) 3403 8888 or for tide predictions visit: http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/Tide-tables.aspx

Sign up for Council’s free Brisbane Severe Weather Alert Service to receive further weather warnings at bswa.brisbane.qld.gov.au

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