Minor Flood Warning Issued for Norman River and Normanton as Water Levels Remain Elevated

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Minor Flood Warning Number 49 for the Norman River. The alert was issued at 3:14 pm AEST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, as minor flooding continues at Normanton and is expected to persist for several days.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Norman River at Normanton and Glenore Weir. Additionally, moderate flooding is occurring at the Yappar River and along the lower Walker Creek at Burke Development Road. A broader Flood Watch is also current for the North Tropical Coast, parts of Cape York Peninsula, Central Coast, Capricornia, and Carpentaria catchments.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to prioritize safety and follow these instructions:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
• For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
• Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

As of Wednesday afternoon, the following conditions have been recorded:

• Norman River at Normanton: Currently at 2.92 meters and steady, which is above the 2.00-meter minor flood level.
• Norman River at Glenore Weir: Currently at 10.61 meters and steady.
• Walker Creek: Moderate flooding is occurring at Burke Development Road, where the creek level is 0.59 meters above the bridge deck.
• Forecast: Rainfall and showers are expected to begin around Friday due to tropical low 29U, which may cause renewed river level rises.

Timeline

Minor flooding is expected to continue for the next few days as upstream flows arrive. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 4:00 PM AEST on Friday, March 6, 2026.