Minor Flood Warning Issued for Norman River at Normanton Through Early Next Week

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Flood Warning Number 50, a Minor Flood Warning for the Norman River. This update confirms that minor flooding is currently occurring and is expected to persist as upstream flows arrive.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is the Norman River at Normanton. Additionally, minor flooding is continuing at Glenore Weir and along the Yappar River. Impacted infrastructure includes the lower Walker Creek at Burke Development Road, where water levels have reached the bridge deck level. A broader Flood Watch also remains in effect for most of Queensland, including the Gilbert catchment.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to exercise extreme caution. Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. It is essential to obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded roads. For local emergency management updates, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500, or call 000 (triple zero) immediately for life-threatening emergencies.

Expected Conditions

As of 1:25 pm AEST on Friday, the Norman River at Normanton was recorded at 2.86 meters and steady, which is above the minor flood level of 2.00 meters. Forecasters expect the river to remain above this level throughout the weekend and potentially reach 3.20 meters early next week. Further rainfall is forecast during the weekend and into next week, which may lead to renewed river level rises. At Glenore Weir, the river was recently recorded at 10.39 meters and steady.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 2:07 pm AEST on Friday, March 6, 2026. Minor flooding is expected to continue through the weekend and into the following week. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 4:00 pm AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026.