Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Norman River and Gilbert River Catchments in Queensland
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings for the Norman and Gilbert River catchments, with a moderate flood peak expected at Normanton by early Wednesday.
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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 Moderate Flood Warning for the Norman River and a Flood Warning for the Gilbert River. The alert, issued at 3:08 pm AEST on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, follows recent heavy rainfall that has caused renewed river level rises and flooding across multiple catchments in Queensland.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Norman and Gilbert River catchments. Specific locations experiencing flooding include:
- Normanton: Moderate flooding possible.
- Belmore Creek at Guildford: Currently experiencing major flooding.
- Lower Walker Creek: Moderate flooding at the Burke Development Road, with water levels well above the bridge deck.
- Glenore Weir and Yappar River: Moderate flooding occurring.
- Gilbert River: Elevated levels with flooding at Rockfields and the Burke Development Road.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take the following safety 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 local media and the ABC for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
At Normanton, the Norman River was recorded at 3.88 meters and steady as of Tuesday afternoon. It is forecast to peak near the moderate flood level of 4.00 meters starting early Wednesday. Major flooding is already underway at Belmore Creek. In the Gilbert River catchment, levels are currently rising, with Rockfields at 7.65 meters and Burke Development Road at 8.49 meters. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises.
Timeline
The current warning is effective immediately. A moderate flood peak is expected at Normanton from early Wednesday, March 11. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 4:00 pm AEST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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