Minor Flood Warning Issued for Norman River and Normanton
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Norman River at Normanton, with river levels expected to remain above flood stage for several days.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland
- 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.
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.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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