04/01/2026
STAY INFORMED – Normanton – flood as at 04/01/2026
Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: Properties near the Norman River
This warning is from Carpentaria Shire Council
There is widespread flooding Around Normanton
Conditions could become dangerous.
For flood and storm emergency help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app.
Impacts in your area
• River and creek levels are Slowly rising in Normanton
• There will be some flooding near the river and creeks.
• Some roads could be flooded or impassable
• Very heavy rain will make it dangerous to drive.
What you should do
• Stay up to date because conditions could change overnight:
o Click here for all warnings http://disaster.carpentaria.qld.gov.au/
o Listen to your local ABC radio station
• Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
• Decide what you will do if flooding starts.
• Find out how to get ready for a flood at qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/flooding
• Get and fill sandbags in case you need to block doors and stop water getting inside.
• Stay out of rivers, creeks and flood water.
• If flooding starts, do not drive unless you have to.
If you find it hard to move quickly
• Start getting ready now in case the flood gets worse and you need to leave:
• Pack a bag with enough clothes for Three days, important documents (like identification, insurance papers and passports), medicine, cash and keys.
• Call your support service, a family member or a friend to organise transport if the flood gets worse and you need to leave.
• Leaving early is safer than waiting.
If you are camping or caravanning
• Start packing up your campsite.
• Ask the campground owners whether the site floods.
• Check water levels and warning updates through the night.
• Be ready to move people, pets, camping gear and vehicles to higher ground if it starts to flood.
If you have livestock
• Move livestock to higher ground.
• Block access to low-lying paddocks or other places near creeks and rivers.
• Provide lots of food and clean water in a safe place away from creeks and rivers.
More information
• For all warnings, visit http://disaster.carpentaria.qld.gov.au/ website regularly.
• Listen to your local ABC radio.
• For weather information, visit the Bureau of Meteorology website - https://www.bom.gov.au/qld/
• For power outage information, visit the Ergon website - https://www.ergon.com.au/network/outages/outage-finder/outage-finder-map/
• For traffic and road closure information, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40 - https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/
The next update will be sent when the situation changes.
