April 29, 2026

MNR’S WEEKLY WEDNESDAY FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES, SAYS SOME — BUT NOT ALL — LAKES RETURNING TO NORMAL LEVELS AS 30 MM OF RAIN DUE BEFORE MAY 6

MUSKOKA — Water levels on several lakes have declined toward more normal operating ranges, however the MNR says in its weekly report that some lakes still remain well above normal levels.

As such they continue to issue the same flood warning as the previous two weeks.

Their seven-day weather forecast at noon today calls for daytime highs of 5°C to 11°C and overnight lows between -2°C and 6°C — but with up to 30 mm of rainfall.

They add some areas remain vulnerable to additional impacts should significant rainfall occur.

Locations of greatest concern at this time, due to ongoing high water impacts, include:

Lake Muskoka
Lake Rosseau & Lake Joseph
Moon River including Bala Reach
Gull River watershed including community of Minden
French River & Pickerel River

Water levels at the Swing Bridige were still up slightly in downtown Huntsville on the weekend. But the worst of the winter crest has passed from northeast to southwes. PHOTOS Mark Clairmont MuskokaTODAY.com

Description of current conditions

River levels and flows within areas of the district remain elevated and are expected to persist across many locations.

Although water levels on several lakes have declined toward more normal operating ranges, some lakes remain well above normal levels.

Their central Ontario message applies widely 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, Gull, Pickerel, Seguin, South, Magnetawan, and Muskoka River watersheds.

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 continue to stabilize over the next week, with decreases possible in some locations.

MNR also advises extreme caution when using forest access roads for outdoor activities, as many are seasonally inundated with water and prone to washouts. These roads may be impassable.

The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions.

For more MNR information go to https://www.ontario.ca/page/floods