Norman River

Norman River
Norman River just to the north-east of the town of Normanton, 2013
Location
Country	Australia
State	Queensland
Region	North West Queensland
Physical characteristics
Source	Gregory Range
Mouth	Gulf of Carpentaria
• location	Karumba
Length	420 km (260 mi)
Basin size	50,445 km2 (19,477 sq mi)

The Norman River is a river in the Gulf Country, Queensland, Australia. The river originates in the Gregory Range 200 km southeast of Croydon and flows 420 km northwest to the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is joined by three major tributaries, the Carron, Clara and Yappar Rivers.^[1] The river flows through Normanton before entering the Gulf of Carpentaria through the major fishing port of Karumba. The mouth of the river lies in the Gulf Plains Important Bird Area.^[2]

The record flood of the river occurred in 1974, cresting at 8.8 metres in Normanton and causing the inundation of the town. The river's catchment area covers 50,445 km².^[1]

There are two water storage facilities along the river, Belmore Creek Dam and Glenore Weir, totaling 4,350 ML in capacity.^[1]

See also

• List of rivers of Australia

References

External links

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