{"id":219607,"date":"2026-04-14T13:18:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=219607"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:28:33","slug":"flood-warning-in-effect-for-huntsville-april-14-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/flood-warning-in-effect-for-huntsville-april-14-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Flood Warning in Effect for Huntsville \u2013 April 14 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement \u2013 Flood Warning <\/strong>for the District of Muskoka until April 22,<\/strong> 2026.<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n

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The Town of Huntsville\u00a0is\u00a0advising\u00a0residents that\u00a0water levels\u00a0have increased significantly\u00a0over the past 24 hours\u00a0and will continue to rise over the\u00a0next\u00a0week.<\/strong>\u00a0High water levels and localized flooding in flood-prone areas are occurring.\u00a0Property owners\u00a0and businesses\u00a0should take the necessary precautions to protect and secure their property.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 14 Updates:  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The Rivercove area is experiencing high water levels <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • High water levels can be anticipated in low-lying areas and the downtown core <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Flooded roads are being reported, and Town crews are placing barricades and signage where required <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • Residents can anticipate road closures and should obey all posted signage <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          • Sandbag materials will be available 24\/7 for residents to fill at the following locations as of 2:00 p.m. today, April 14:<\/strong>\n
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            • Active Living Centre \u2013 Upper parking lot, 20 Park Drive, Huntsville<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Port Sydney Fire Department, 387 S Mary Lake Road, Port Sydney  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Over the next week, significant rainfall, warmer temperatures and large amounts of spring runoff will pass through the water system. Public Works crews will be prioritizing flood response for the duration of the event.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              The Town of Huntsville and MNR Officials will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as required. Residents are encouraged to monitor local media outlets, the MNR and the Town of Huntsville website for updates.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              The Town continues to remind residents to stay clear of spring ice (no ice is safe ice) and waterways. Parents and guardians are also advised to remind children to stay clear of open waters, creeks, and rivers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              From the Town of Huntsville<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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