{"id":219767,"date":"2026-04-16T13:26:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=219767"},"modified":"2026-04-17T08:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:08:50","slug":"town-strongly-advises-residents-in-flood-prone-areas-to-take-precautions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/town-strongly-advises-residents-in-flood-prone-areas-to-take-precautions\/","title":{"rendered":"Residents in flood-prone areas strongly advised to take precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Town of Huntsville is strongly advising property owners and businesses in flood-prone and low-lying areas throughout the community, especially in the downtown core, to take the necessary precautions to protect and secure their property in anticipation of additional forecasted rainfall that will flow through the water system. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Water flows from the western slopes of Algonquin Park through Huntsville, Ontario, primarily through the Big East River, which travels through Chaffey Township and Arrowhead Provincial Park before entering Lake Vernon. From there, the water joins the North Branch of the Muskoka River system, flowing through Fairy Lake and Peninsula Lake, travelling south through Port Sydney towards Bracebridge, where it joins the Muskoka River system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Muskoka River is comprised of three subwatersheds: the north and south branches of the Muskoka River, and the Lower Muskoka subwatershed, comprised of the Musquash\/Gibson River and Moon River. There are a total of 41 water control structures located throughout the river, including 11 waterpower facilities and 30 dams. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) owns and operates 29 of these dams, according to the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation’s website<\/a>. You can find more information about the watershed on the Muskoka Watershed Council website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo of the Boston Pizza patio in Huntsville on the morning of April 16, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Big East River flows have breached Old North Road. Photo taken on the morning of April 16, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Township of Lake of Bays has also been affected by flooding, overwhelmed culverts and road washouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Municipalities in the Almaguin Highlands region have issued special weather statements, with the Magnetawan River breaching its banks in some areas and snowmelt and rain causing flooding and road closures across the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More rain is anticipated in the forecast, and residents are asked to take precautions.
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Residents are reminded to stay clear of flooded areas, fast-moving\u00a0water\u00a0and any spring ice (no ice is safe ice).\u00a0Parents and guardians are also advised to\u00a0remind children to stay clear of open waters,\u202fcreeks,\u202fand rivers.
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Flooding\u00a0on\u00a0some\u00a0roads\u00a0is\u00a0occurring,\u00a0and\u00a0signage\u00a0and\u00a0barricades\u00a0have been\u00a0put\u00a0in place.\u00a0Do\u00a0not\u00a0attempt\u00a0to drive through flooded\u00a0roadways.\u00a0Even shallow water\u00a0can\u00a0be dangerous\u00a0and may hide washouts\u00a0or\u00a0debris.\u00a0Obey all posted\u00a0road closure signs\u00a0and\u00a0barricades.
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Road closures in Huntsville:\u202f<\/strong>\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n