Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Norman and Gilbert Rivers; Peak Expected at Normanton
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings for the Norman and Gilbert River catchments, with moderate flooding expected to peak at Normanton on Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- Issued
- April 3, 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 Moderate Flood Warning for the Norman River and a Flood Warning for the Gilbert River. This alert (IDQ20879) was issued at 3:03 pm AEST on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, following recent heavy rainfall that has caused renewed river level rises across both catchments.
Affected Areas
Specific geographic regions impacted include:
- Norman River Catchment: Including Normanton, Yappar River, and Glenore Weir.
- Gilbert River Catchment: Including Rockfields, Einasleigh River, and Etheridge River.
- Lower Walker Creek: Specifically at Burke Development Road.
- Regional Scope: Parts of the Cape York Peninsula and North Tropical Coast are also under a current Flood Watch.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- 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 the ABC and local media for further 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
- Normanton: The river level is currently at 4.47 meters and rising. It is forecast to peak near 4.70 meters during Wednesday with continued moderate flooding.
- Burke Development Road: Major flooding is occurring at Lower Walker Creek. While levels are falling, they remain well above the bridge deck.
- Glenore Weir: The river level was recorded at 13.24 meters and steady as of 2:00 pm Tuesday.
- Gilbert River: River levels remain elevated with active flooding occurring across the catchment.
Timeline
The current warning was issued Tuesday afternoon. A moderate flood peak is expected at Normanton during Wednesday, 18 March 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 4:00 pm AEST on Wednesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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