Media Release
Flood Warning in Effect for Huntsville - April 15
Update as of April 15 at 5:00 p.m.
This is an evolving weather event; please find the latest road closure updates below.
(Huntsville, ON) - 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.
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 (please bring your own shovel):
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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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- Old North Road from civic address 137 to Fowlers Road
- Etwell Road from civic address 2012 to 2087
- Silver Sands Road at civic address 58
- Ena Drive from civic address 215 to end of road
- Dyer Memorial Road
Road cautions (water on road):
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- Oudaze Lake Road at seasonal maintenance section
- Etwell Road near civic address 2360
- Harp Lake Road at Ena Drive
- Ena Drive
- Old Muskoka Road
- Sam English Road
- Whitehouse Road
- Rockhaven Road
- Glen Acres Road
- Stephenson Road 12 West
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.
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Town of Huntsville
37 Main St. East
Huntsville, Ontario
P1H 1A1
Open Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:30
Phone: 705-789-1751 option 0
Fax: 705-788-5153
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