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
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman River at Glenore Weir | 8.75 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 27/12/25 |
| Karumba Tide | 2.00 | steady | 11:36 am Sat 27/12/25 |
| Gilbert River at Rockfields | 5.23 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 27/12/25 |
| Einasleigh River at Einasleigh | 5.81 | falling | 11:00 am Sat 27/12/25 |
| Etheridge River at Roseglen | 2.70 | steady | 11:00 am Sat 27/12/25 |