Weather Warning
IDQ20879
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Norman River
Issued at 2:54 PM AEST on Monday 2 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 48
MINOR FLOODING AT NORMANTON EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Minor flooding is expected to continue along the Norman River at Normanton for the next few days.
Isolated moderate rainfall was recorded in the catchment from Friday through to Monday morning. Further showers are forecast in the coming days, which may lead to renewed river level rises.
Moderate flooding is continuing along the lower Walker Creek at Burke Development Road with renewed rises occurring, where the creek level is currently 0.64 m above the bridge deck.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of western Cape York Peninsula and North Tropical Coast.
Norman River
Minor flooding is continuing along the Norman River at Normanton, with minor flooding continuing at Glenore Weir and moderate flooding continuing at Yappar River.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman River at Glenore Weir | 10.52 | steady | 2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Norman River at Normanton | 2.89 | steady | 12:42 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Karumba Tide | 3.75 | rising | 2:36 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Gilbert River at Rockfields | 3.60 | falling | 2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Einasleigh River at Einasleigh | 3.94 | falling | 2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Etheridge River at Roseglen | 2.33 | steady | 2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Gilbert River at Burke Dev Rd | 5.59 | steady | 2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 |