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Flood Outlook

The MNR is warning residents that flooding could potentially occur within specific watercourses.

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that:

  • a Flood Warning is in effect for portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka within the Severn River Watershed including Sparrow Lake;
  • a Flood Watch is in effect for portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka and County of Haliburton for the Black, Gull and Muskoka River Watersheds, and;
  • a Flood Outlook Statement is in effect for portions of the County of Haliburton and Territorial District of Parry Sound for the Boyne, Burnt, French, Magnetawan, Pickerel and Seguin River Watersheds.

These statuses are in effect until Friday, May 2, 2025.

The MNR is warning residents and those visiting the area are advised to be aware of current watershed conditions. Higher than normal water levels and flow conditions exist throughout the area and residents are reminded to keep a close watch on weather conditions, regularly check for updated messages, and exercise caution near fast-moving rivers and streams.

MNR advises residents to exercise extreme caution concerning ice conditions. No ice is safe ice.

MNR also advises extreme caution when using forest access roads for outdoor activities as many are seasonally inundated with water, prone to washouts and may be impassible due to current water levels.

Residents that have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should continue take necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions and regularly check for updated messages.

The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.

Technical Information

Description of Weather System

Temperatures over the next 7 days are expected to remain near seasonal with daytime highs up to +18°C and nighttime lows down to +1°C. There is up to 41 mm of rainfall forecasted.

Description of Current Conditions

Lake water levels have increased with recent rainfall. River flows have been variable over the past week.

Remaining ice on local lakes and rivers is unsafe and is breaking up. High winds combined with high water levels have the potential to damage shoreline infrastructure due to moving ice.