The Ministry of Natural Resources – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents and visitors that a Flood Warning is in effect in the 
district until Wednesday,  April 29, 2026.

This message applies district‑wide across the MNR Bracebridge–Minden–Parry Sound District, including portions of the District of Parry Sound, District of Muskoka, and County of Haliburton. All watersheds within the district are affected, including the Severn, Boyne, Black, French, Burnt, Gull, Pickerel, Seguin, South, Magnetawan, and Muskoka River watersheds. 

MNR advises municipalities and residents to take immediate action to safeguard homes and property. Flooding could occur quickly and with little or no 
warning.

Several areas are experiencing elevated water levels and flows. In some locations, levels are comparable to those observed in 2019 and may result in localized infrastructure impacts and flooding.

Residents and visitors should anticipate lake and river water levels to start to stabilize in some areas over the next week, with decreases possible in some
locations.

Municipalities hold primary responsibility for emergency response to flood events, including protecting residents and property, undertaking first response       actions, and coordinating recovery.

Go to https://www.ontario.ca/page/floods and your local municipality for more information.

Residents that have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should continue to take necessary action to protect or secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions. 

Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas may be impacted to varying degrees as runoff enters local watercourses.