Severe weather damages jetties and causes flooding on South Australia's coast

King tides, rain, and strong winds have caused significant damage along South Australia's coast, resulting in the destruction of three historic jetties and flooding of properties with seawater.

Wind gusts of 91 kilometers per hour were recorded at Cape Jaffa, with gusts of 78kph at Robe. The 161-year-old jetty at Kingston South East was split in two by the tide and wind, rendering it likely beyond repair.

The flooding also led to water surges in Maria Creek, causing flooding in low-lying areas. Roads were closed, power was cut in the Rosetown area, and 36 homes remain without electricity.

In Robe, the jetty, already damaged from a previous storm, was further split in two, and one home was flooded as Lake Butler Marina overflowed. The esplanade road at Fox Beach was washed away, posing a significant challenge for the council.

Normanville's 157-year-old jetty also suffered destruction, with the end of the jetty swept out to sea. Kiosk owner Rhett Day described how the wind and waves gradually dismantled the jetty over a five-hour period.

According to the source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation.