WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK: gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds, or other conditions.
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, Boyne, Burnt, Gull, Magnetawan, Muskoka, Pickerel, Seguin, and Severn River Watersheds. This statement is in effect in the district until Friday, March 20, 2026.
Higher-than-normal flow conditions are occurring throughout the area due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Slippery stream banks and fast-flowing, cold water will create hazardous conditions around all water bodies. Residents are reminded to keep a close watch on weather conditions, regularly check for updated messages, exercise caution near fast-moving rivers and streams, and maintain close supervision of children and pets.
Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas may be impacted to various degrees as runoff from rainfall and melting snow enters watercourses.
Additional forecasted rainfall may further increase water levels and flows in the area. Ice jam-related flooding along water courses is possible.
MNR advises residents to exercise extreme caution concerning ice conditions. No ice is safe ice. Anyone planning to venture onto the ice should check the ice conditions often, plan ahead, and be prepared for an emergency.
Residents who have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should continue to take necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes, and to closely monitor developing conditions.
The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions.
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