The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has ended the flood warning and issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for the Muskoka River watershed.
Residents and visitors should anticipate lake and river water levels to continue to decrease in many areas, with some locations beginning to stabilize. Those who have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should continue to take necessary action to protect or secure their property and monitor developing conditions.
The MNR closely monitors the weather and developing watershed conditions. 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.
Operations Update
As water begins to stabilize and recede, Public Works crews will continue to assess any damage to infrastructure and clear debris. Please continue to use caution in all parks and trails.
Water levels remain high in Lake Muskoka, and there is an excessive amount of debris in the waterways. Please use extreme caution if boating.
Water testing kits continue to be available at the Bracebridge Fire Department, 225 Taylor Road.
Sandbags
Sandbag stations have been decommissioned, and all sandbags have been removed. The following locations can be used for sandbag disposal. Please place your used or empty sandbags near the signage. This area is not to be used for flood debris disposal.
- At the end of Herbert Court
- George Road Landing, 1006 Sandbar Lane, at the Commercial dock area
Used or empty sandbags can also be disposed of for free at the Rosewarne Landfill.
Debris Cleanup
The District of Muskoka’s flood debris disposal voucher program is active. Eligible residential property owners can apply for a single-use physical voucher to dispose of one load of flood-damaged residential debris without tipping fees. The program ends on May 25, or earlier if funding limits are reached.
- One voucher per eligible residential property
- Valid for one disposal trip only
- Must be presented before unloading
- Collected by staff at time of use
- Voucher must be picked up in person or by an authorized representative
Learn more at muskoka.on.ca/flood-updates.
Disaster Relief Funding
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) is a Provincial program that can help residents recover costs after a natural disaster. The program may be activated for damage to private property if there’s a sudden, unexpected natural event, such as a flood.
DRAO has not yet been activated for Bracebridge. To learn more about the program, eligibility, or to request activation, contact 1-877-822-0116 or DisasterAssistance@Ontario.ca.
For additional safety tips on how to prepare and stay safe and to sign up for emergency alerts, visit bracebridge.ca/flood.