Flood Warning for MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District

April 14, 2026 - The Ministry of Natural Resources– Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning is in effect in the District until April 22, 2026.

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 Severn, Boyne, Burnt, Gull, Pickerel, Seguin, South, Magnetawan and Muskoka River Watersheds.

Locations of particular concern due to the potential for heightened impacts include: 

• Gull River in the Town of Minden
• Moon River including the Bala Reach

Residents and visitors should expect lake water levels to continue to rise and river flows to remain high throughout the week of April 13-17 and into the weekend of April 18-19, 2026.

Runoff into local lakes and rivers is expected to increase due to recent rainfall, with additional forecasted precipitation and warming temperatures contributing to higher lake water levels and river flows

Higher than normal water 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.

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

FLOOD WARNING: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities.

MNR Flood Warning - https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/webapps/swmc/flood-forecasting-and-warning-program/files/minden-parry-sound-bracebridge.pdf