{"id":218842,"date":"2026-04-03T09:28:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=218842"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:28:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:28:07","slug":"mnr-issues-flood-outlook-bulletin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/mnr-issues-flood-outlook-bulletin\/","title":{"rendered":"MNR issues flood outlook bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has issued a Flood Outlook bulletin for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District in effect until Friday, April 10, for the Muskoka River Watershed. Runoff to local lakes and rivers is anticipated to increase significantly. A flood outlook provides early notice of potential flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snowmelt, high winds, or other conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The MNR is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Status updates are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca\/webapps\/swmc\/flood-forecasting-and-warning-program\/#ontarioFloodMap\">Ontario flood map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Conditions<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas may be impacted to various degrees as runoff from rainfall and melting snow enters watercourses. 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 near rivers and lakes, and to closely monitor developing conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has issued a Flood Outlook bulletin for Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District in effect until Friday, April 10, for the Muskoka River Watershed. 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