Weather Warning

IDQ20879

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

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

Issued at 2:53 PM AEST on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.

Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE NORMAN RIVER AT NORMANTON, FURTHER RISES POSSIBLE

Recent heavy rainfall has caused river and creek level rises across the Norman and Gilbert catchments.

Widespread heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Minor flooding is expected to be occurring at Normanton, with further rises possible from forecast rainfall.

A Flood Watch is current for parts of Northwestern Queensland, extending to the North Tropical Coast.

Norman River

Minor flooding is occurring along the Norman River.

Gilbert River

River level rises are occurring across the Gilbert River catchment.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Norman River at Glenore Weir9.54rising2:00 pm Sun 28/12/25
Karumba Tide3.11rising2:36 pm Sun 28/12/25
Gilbert River at Rockfields4.93steady2:00 pm Sun 28/12/25
Einasleigh River at Einasleigh5.24steady2:00 pm Sun 28/12/25
Etheridge River at Roseglen3.09falling2:00 pm Sun 28/12/25