Minor Flood Warning Issued for Norman River at Normanton, Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20879) for the Norman River. The alert was issued at 2:54 pm AEST on Monday, March 2, 2026, as part of Flood Warning Number 48.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Norman River at Normanton and surrounding catchments in Queensland. Key locations experiencing flooding include:

• Normanton: Minor flooding is occurring and expected to continue.
• Glenore Weir: Minor flooding is currently steady.
• Yappar River: Moderate flooding is continuing.
• Lower Walker Creek: Moderate flooding is occurring at Burke Development Road, where the creek level is 0.64 meters above the bridge deck.

A Flood Watch also remains current for parts of the western Cape York Peninsula and the North Tropical Coast.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

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

Expected Conditions

The Norman River at Normanton is currently recorded at 2.89 meters and steady, which is above the minor flood level of 2.00 meters. Isolated moderate rainfall was recorded in the catchment between Friday and Monday morning. With further showers forecast in the coming days, renewed river level rises are possible.

Timeline

Minor flooding is expected to continue at Normanton for the next few days. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next warning update by 4:00 PM AEST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.