Minor Flood Warning Issued for Norman River and Normanton

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20879) for the Norman River. This update indicates that minor flooding continues at Normanton following moderate rainfall in recent days.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Norman River at Normanton and Glenore Weir, as well as the Yappar River. Renewed river level rises are also occurring along the lower Walker Creek, specifically affecting the Burke Development Road area.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged not to drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater due to dangerous conditions. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes. For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. Monitor local media and visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for further advice.

Expected Conditions

As of Monday afternoon, the Norman River at Normanton is at 2.96 meters and steady, exceeding the minor flood level of 2.00 meters. The river is expected to remain above the minor flood level for the next few days and may peak near 3.20 meters overnight Monday as upstream flows arrive. Moderate flooding is currently occurring at Yappar River and lower Walker Creek, where the water level at Burke Development Road is 0.79 meters above the bridge and rising. Forecasted showers and storms may cause further rises in the coming days.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 2:05 pm AEST on Monday, 23 February 2026. Flooding is expected to continue for the next few days. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next warning update by 4:00 PM AEST on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.