April 15, 2026

MNR ‘FLOOD WARNING’ ISSUED WITH 65 MM OF RAIN FORECAST OVER THE COMING WEEK ACROSS MUSKOKA

MUSKOKA — Widespread rains with weather forecasts this coming week predicting daytime highs of 3°C to 20°C and overnight lows between -4°C and 10°C — include up to 65 mm of more precipitation.

The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a “flood warning” is in effect until next Wednesday, April 22.

While many roads are already closed, the MNR noteS particular concern ON the Moon River including the Bala Reach.

**Sprng ice continues to play havoc with docks, like those at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst, as 65mm of rain is forecast through the weekend. PHOTOS Mark Clairmont MuskokaTODAY.com**

Residents and visitors should expect lake water levels to continue to rise and river flows to remain high.

Extreme caution is urged – especially where children are concerned.

No ice is safe ice.

Some lakes within the area are still covered in ice. And increased water levels and precipitation may erode the ice and create floating ice hazards that could damage waterfront infrastructure.

Anyone planning to venture onto the ice should check the ice conditions often, plan ahead, and be prepared for an emergency.

As water levels continue to increase significantly along with snowmelt flows through the water system, towns and townships strongly advising property owners and businesses to take the necessary precautions to protect and secure their property for more flooding.

Free sand bags widely available from all municipalities.

Taran Kaur, Rabia Kaur and Vick Singh, of Toronto, watched the waters rise in Gravenhurst this week at both Gull Lake and Lake Muskoka. Behind them is the steamship Segwun, which is undergoing major restoration work that will have it out of commission most of the summer.

Several roads in Muskoka already closed

Including in Gravenhurst:

North Muldrew Lake Road, west of Whippoorwill Road
Sparrow Lake Route D

In Huntsville:

Etwell Road from civic address 2012 to 2087
Old North Road from civic address 220 to Fowlers Road
Silver Sands Road at civic address 58
Ena Drive from civic address 215 to end of the road
Dyer Memorial Road

**The Town of Gravenhurst has two roads closed due to flooding, this one on North Muldrew Lake and a second one issues late Wednesday afternoon closing Sparrow Lake Route D.**

**Across Muskoka free sand bags are widely available from all the municipalities at public drop-off locations in parks and town site and roads.**

The MNR is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Status updates can be found on the Ontario flood map.

For more information on flood updates, visit the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program website or contact the Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District Water Team via email at watermanagement.psdistrict@ontario.ca.
For additional safety tips on how to prepare and stay safe and to sign up for emergency alerts, visit bracebridge.ca/seasonalflooding.