Weather Warning

IDQ20879

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Norman River and Flood Warning for the Gilbert River

Issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Saturday 27 Dec 2025.

Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE NORMAN RIVER AT NORMANTON FROM SUNDAY

Moderate to locally heavy rainfall over the past week has caused river and creek level rises across the Norman and Gilbert catchments.

Further areas of widespread rainfall, with locally heavy totals, are forecast over the next few days. This is likely to result in additional river and creek level rises along the Norman and Gilbert Rivers. Minor flooding is possible at Normanton from Sunday.

Norman River

Minor flooding is possible along the Norman River.

Gilbert River

Elevated river levels are occurring across the Gilbert River catchment.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Norman River at Glenore Weir8.75steady11:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Karumba Tide2.00steady11:36 am Sat 27/12/25
Gilbert River at Rockfields5.23steady11:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Einasleigh River at Einasleigh5.81falling11:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Etheridge River at Roseglen2.70steady11:00 am Sat 27/12/25