Minor Flood Warning Issued for Norman River at Normanton and Surrounding Areas
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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, with levels at Normanton expected to remain above the minor flood threshold for several days.
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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 a Minor Flood Warning (Number 43) for the Norman River. The alert was issued at 3:19 pm AEST on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, following recent moderate rainfall across the catchment area that has caused significant river level rises.
Affected Areas
Minor flooding is currently impacting the following locations in Queensland:
- Norman River at Normanton: Currently at 2.37 meters and steady.
- Yappar River: Minor flooding occurring.
- Glenore Weir: Currently at 9.67 meters and steady.
- Lower Walker Creek: Experiencing renewed river level rises.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to follow these safety protocols:
- 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 routes to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for situational updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact 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
The Norman River at Normanton is currently measured at 2.37 meters, which is above the minor flood level of 2.00 meters. While the river is currently steady, further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises. However, river levels are not expected to exceed those observed in January.
Timeline
The Norman River at Normanton is expected to remain above the minor flood level for the next several days. The Bureau of Meteorology will provide the next update by 4:00 PM AEST on Friday, 20 February 2026, or as required by changing conditions.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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