The Ministry of Natural Resources– Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising
area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook bulletin is in effect in
the District until Friday, March 21, 2025.
This message will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District
for portions of the District of Parry Sound, District of Muskoka, and County of Haliburton
within the Black, Burnt, Gull, Severn, Magnetawan and Muskoka River Watersheds.
Residents and those visiting the area are advised to be aware of current watershed
conditions. Higher than normal water levels and flow conditions may develop 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.
Water levels in most lakes are at or below target for this time of year.
MNR advises residents to exercise extreme caution concerning ice conditions. No ice is
safe ice.
Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around waterbodies and maintain
close supervision of children and pets.
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.
Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas may be impacted to various degrees.
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. Description of Weather System
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement.
Significant rainfall is possible the weekend of March 15-16. The frozen ground has a
reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.
What: Total rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm with locally higher amounts possible.
When: Saturday evening through Sunday night.
Additional information: Rain, at times heavy, is expected Saturday night into Sunday. With a risk of thunderstorms, local rainfall amounts in excess of 40 mm are possible over some
areas.
Water levels in most lakes are at or below target for this time of year. Rainfall is anticipated
to cause lake levels to rise, and river flows to increase. The current snow water equivalent
is slightly above the historical average for this time of year across the district
