As some flood conditions remain active, the Town is continuing to monitor local water levels, waterways, flooded areas, and road conditions. The Ministry of Natural Resources has extended the current Flood Warning until Wednesday, April 29.
Public works crews continue to manage roads impacted by flooding, and regular maintenance activities have resumed. Residents can expect to see operations crews filling potholes and conducting street sweeping activities over the coming weeks.
Latest updates
Water levels along the Big East River have continued to decrease Water levels in the downtown core have started to decrease Areas along the Muskoka River, south of the Brunel Locks and Port Sydney will continue to see high water levels as water makes its way through the system.
Road, Park and Trail conditions
REOPENED – John StreetREOPENED – Old North Road REOPENED – Silver Sands Road
Road closures:
Dyer Memorial RoadCann StreetAirport Road
Road cautions (water on road):
Park and Trail Closures:
The following locations are closed:
Camp Kitchen ParkHunter’s Bay Drive DockSummit Centre DockTown Dock ParkHunter’s Bay TrailIndian landingAvery BeachGoodwin ParkBrunel LocksRiverview ParkRowe DockBuck LakeHutcheson Beach
Important reminders:
Properties in flooded areas using well water should assume the water is not safe to drink. For flooding resources visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org.
Residents should obey all posted road closure signs and barricades. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Even shallow water can be dangerous and may hide washouts or debris.
Sandbag materials:
The Town continues to replenish sand and sandbag materials. These are available 24/7 for residents to fill at the following locations (please bring your own shovel):
Active Living Centre – Upper parking lot, 20 Park Drive, HuntsvillePort Sydney Fire Department – 387 S Mary Lake Road, Port Sydney
The Town of Huntsville’s website and social media pages are where official and accurate information is posted. The Town will continue to provide timely updates through these channels:
Huntsville.ca/news
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