Watershed Conditions Statement - May 21, 2026

The Ministry of Natural Resources – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents and visitors that:

• Flood Warning is in effect for the French River and Pickerel River

• Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is in effect for the Severn River,
including Sparrow Lake

These messages will remain in effect until Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

This message applies to the areas identified above within the MNR Bracebridge–Minden–Parry Sound District, including portions of the District of Parry Sound, District of Muskoka, and County of Haliburton.

Residents, visitors, and boaters are advised to use extreme caution near dams, as recent high-water levels may have affected safety booms, signage, barriers, and other safety features.

Residents and visitors should anticipate lake and river water levels to continue to decrease
in many areas, with some locations beginning to stabilize.

Read the full notice.