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Advisories and Emergency Alerts

  • Flood Watch Extended Until May 2, 2025

    The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin continues for the area until Friday, May 2, 2025.

    Residents should expect water levels and river flows to remain high through April 25-27
    weekend and into the week of April 28- May 2.

  • Water Safety Bulletin Reduced to Flood Watch Until April 18

    The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect for the area until Friday, April 18, 2025.

    Lake water levels are generally declining and river flows have decreased over the past week, but significant snowpack remains across the watersheds with increased runoff from snowmelt anticipated.

  • Ice Storm Update April 4 | Brush Disposal and Storm Recovery Hotline

    Update on the District of Muskoka's Temporary Fee Relief for Brush and Chippable Wood as well as Storm Recovery Hotline

  • Flood Warning Extended Until April 11

    The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has extended the Flood Warning for the area. This bulletin is in effect for watersheds across the Township of Lake of Bays until Friday, April 11, 2025.

  • Ice Storm Update March 31

    Following the recent ice storm that impacted much of the region, cleanup efforts in the Township of Lake of Bays are continuing. Township facilities remain open. Residents are urged to continue using caution as cleanup efforts progress. 

  • District of Muskoka Declares State of Emergency

    The District of Muskoka has declared a State of Emergency following a severe ice storm from March 28–30, 2025, which caused extensive power outages, fallen trees, downed hydro lines, and dangerous road conditions.

  • Ice Safety Reminder - No Ice is Safe Ice

    The Township of Lake of Bays is saddened to hear of a recent incident, where a 59-year-old Milton resident lost their life after falling through the ice in Lake of Bays. Staff and Council’s thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by this tragedy.

  • Ministry Issues Flood Watch for All Watersheds in the District Until April 2

    The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect for all watersheds in the District until Wednesday, April 02, 2025. Residents should expect water levels to increase: the potential for flooding exists.

  • Update: Ministry Issues Flood Watch for North Branch of the Muskoka River Until March 28

    The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has added a Flood Watch bulletin within the area of the North Branch of the Muskoka River and on the Moon River (Bala Reach). The bulletin is in effect until Friday, March 28, 2025.

    The Township of Lake of Bays is primarily within the Muskoka Watershed and a Flood Watch means that a potential for flooding on these watersheds exists. 


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1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON P0A 1H0
705-635-2272
1-877-566-0005

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