Alerts & Emergency

Residents and visitors should anticipate lake and river water levels to continue to decrease in many areas, with some locations beginning to stabilize. Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas and forest access roads may be impacted to varying degrees should significant rainfall occur.

Keep a close watch on weather conditions, exercise caution near fast moving rivers and streams and maintain close supervision of children and pets. Take the necessary actions to safeguard your home and property.

For current conditions, preparedness tips and monitoring resources, visit: Flood Information

For flood debris disposal information via District of Muskoka, visit: Spring Flooding - 2026  

Keep a close watch on weather conditions, exercise caution near fast moving rivers and streams and maintain close supervision of children and pets. Take action to safeguard homes and property. Flooding could occur quickly and with little or no warning.

Sandbags: Self-serve sandbags are available at Bala Sports Park (3224 Muskoka Rd. 169) and Hanna Park (40 Bailey St.)

For current conditions and resources, visit: Flood Information

For flood debris disposal information via District of Muskoka, visit: Spring Flooding - 2026  

Keep a close watch on weather conditions, exercise caution near fast moving rivers and streams and maintain close supervision of children and pets. Take action to safeguard homes and property. Flooding could occur quickly and with little or no warning.

Sandbags: Self-serve sandbags are available at Bala Sports Park (3224 Muskoka Rd. 169) and Hanna Park (40 Bailey St.)

For current conditions and resources, visit: Flood Information

(Updated April 17) Locations of particular concern due to the potential for heightened impacts include Lake Muskoka and Moon River including the Bala Reach. Keep a close watch on weather conditions, exercise caution near fast moving rivers and streams and maintain close supervision of children and pets. 

MNR advises residents to take immediate action to safeguard homes and property. Flooding could occur quickly and with little or no warning.

Sandbags are available for self-serve pickup at Bala Sports Park (3224 Muskoka Rd. 169) and Hanna Park (40 Bailey St.)

Public Works crews have been servicing roads and are prepared for the forecasted weather. Staff and equipment are ready and crews will continue to monitor the situation as conditions progress.

Updates will be posted to muskokalakes.ca and on social media through Facebook, Instagram and X.

Public Works crews have made significant progress clearing and treating roads throughout the Township, helping to restore safer travel conditions and allowing for the declaration to be lifted. Regular winter maintenance and monitoring will continue on all Township roads.

The Township of Muskoka Lakes thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during the event. While conditions have improved, winter weather can change rapidly, and motorists are reminded to continue exercising caution when travelling.

The Significant Weather Event, declared on December 28, 2025, remains in effect for all Township roads throughout Muskoka Lakes.

Public Works crews are on the roads; however maintenance is expected to take longer due to the current severe conditions.

During this Significant Weather Event, residents are advised to avoid all unnecessary travel on roads, until further notice.

The Township of Muskoka Lakes has declared a Significant Weather Event for all Township roads throughout Muskoka Lakes, effective immediately.

The declaration is due to Freezing Rain and Winter Storm Warnings issued by Environment Canada, forecasting weather conditions that are expected to impact road maintenance operations. 

Learn more about Significant Weather Events on our website.