The Ministry of Natural Resources’ (MNR) Flood Warning continues for the District of Muskoka until April 22, 2026.
Water levels in the community continue to increase significantly as snowmelt and recent precipitation flow through the water system.
The Town is strongly advising property owners and businesses to take the necessary precautions to protect and secure their property in preparation for the potential for more severe flooding.
Update as of April 15 at 9:45 a.m.
High water levels and localized flooding in flood prone and low-lying areas is occurring. Water levels will continue to rise as the Algonquin watershed runoff flows towards Huntsville.
Sandbag materials
The Town has made sandbag materials available 24/7 for residents to fill at the following locations:
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- Active Living Centre – Upper parking lot, 20 Park Drive, Huntsville
- Port Sydney Fire Department – 387 S Mary Lake Road, Port Sydney
Road closures:
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- 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
Road cautions (water on road):
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- Etwell Road near civic address 2360
- Harp Lake Road at Ena Drive
- Old Muskoka Road
- Concession Road 2
- Concession Road 3
- Sam English Road
- Whitehouse Road
- Williamsport Road near Bowyers Road
- North Fox Lake
- Rockhaven Road
- Vernon Shores Blvd
As flooding on roads occurs, Town crews are placing barricades and signage. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and care, observe signage and barricades, and avoid flooded areas. Driving through flooded areas can cause serious damage to vehicles and neighbouring homes where the water flows.
Over the next week, significant rainfall, warmer temperatures and large amounts of spring runoff will pass through the water system. Public Works crews will be prioritizing flood response for the duration of the event.
The Town of Huntsville and MNR Officials will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as required. Residents are encouraged to monitor local media outlets, the MNR and the Town of Huntsville website for updates.
The Town continues to remind residents to stay clear of spring ice (no ice is safe ice) and waterways. Parents and guardians are also advised to remind children to stay clear of open waters, creeks, and rivers.