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More water worries for Muskoka

Rain, heavy at times, will move into Central and Eastern Ontario overnight tonight
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Flooding has led to numerous roads being washed out in Muskoka. Photo courtesy of Gravenhurst Fire

The Muskoka area has had it's problems with flooding recently and the Bracebridge mayor declaring a state of emergency.

See: Bracebridge declares emergency due to widespread flooding

Huntsville may be next as Environment Canada has issued a special statement regarding rainfall that will add to already swollen rivers and lakes.

It applies to:

  • Huntsville - Baysville,
  • Bracebridge - Gravenhurst
  • Deep River - Whitney - Eastern Algonquin Park, 
  • Port Carling - Port Severn
  • Parry Sound - Rosseau - Killbear Park

Another significant rainfall is expected Friday.

Rain, heavy at times, will move into Central and Eastern Ontario overnight Thursday and continue into Friday evening.

Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 40 millimetres are forecast by late Friday night. Local amounts exceeding 50 mm are possible. 

Flooding is occurring in much of Central and Eastern Ontario. 

This heavy rain is associated with a Texas low that will track across Southern Ontario on Friday.