Weather Warning
IDQ20879
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Norman River
Issued at 2:34 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 25
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NORMANTON
Widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall over recent weeks caused river level rises and flooding across the Norman River catchment. Minor flooding is occurring along the Norman River at Normanton.
Norman River
Minor flooding is occurring along the Norman River at Glenore Weir and Normanton. Moderate flooding is occurring at Yappar River.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman River at Glenore Weir | 11.51 | steady | 2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26 |
| Norman River at Normanton | 3.47 | falling | 6:50 am Wed 21/01/26 |
| Karumba Tide | 2.26 | rising | 2:05 pm Wed 21/01/26 |
| Gilbert River at Rockfields | 4.00 | steady | 2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26 |
| Einasleigh River at Einasleigh | 6.31 | falling | 2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26 |
| Etheridge River at Roseglen | 3.31 | falling | 2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26 |
| Gilbert River at Burke Dev Rd | 7.12 | falling | 2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26 |