The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is
advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect for all watersheds in the
District until Wednesday, April 02, 2025.
The Flood Watch will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound
District, which includes portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Territorial
District of Parry Sound and the County of Haliburton.
Residents should expect water levels to increase: the potential for flooding exists.
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.
Runoff to local lakes and rivers has increased significantly with recent rainfall, snow melt
and warm weather.
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.
The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions.
Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
Precipitation amounts of up to 70mm are forecast between March 27-31. Temperatures
over the next 7 days are expected to remain seasonal with daytime highs up to +6°C and
nighttime lows down to -10°C.
Lake water levels and river flows remain elevated due to recent precipitation and runoff.
The forecasted precipitation over the March 27-31 weekend is anticipated to further
increase these levels. Additionally, the remaining snowpack within the watershed is likely to
contribute to increased runoff as a result of the precipitation.
