Minor Flood Warning Issued for Norman River and Normanton as Water Levels Remain Elevated
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Norman River at Normanton, with flooding expected to continue for several days due to upstream flows and a forecast tropical low.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Queensland, Australia.
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.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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