Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Dated March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026 - The Ministry of Natural Resources– Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook bulletin is in effect in the District until Friday, March 20, 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 Black, Boyne, Burnt, Gull, Magnetawan, Muskoka, Pickerel, Seguin and Severn River Watersheds

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 fastmoving rivers and streams and maintain close supervision of children and pets. Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas may be impacted to various degrees as runoff from rainfall and melting snow enter watercourses

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK: gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions.

Link to the MNR Bulletin www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/webapps/swmc/flood-forecasting-and-warning-program/files/minden-parry-sound-bracebridge.pdf