Flood Warning: Being Prepared - April 17, 2026

Update - April 17, 2026

Given recent rainfall accumulation, snowmelt, and more precipitation forecasted over the coming days, and to assist with preparations for potential flooding, the Township is offering self-serve sandbag stations for residents at the following locations:

• 1 Small Crescent (southern area of Oro-Medonte)
• 316 Moonstone Road East (northern area of Oro-Medonte)

Important Information:

• The Township has secured a limited number of sandbags and priority will be given to critical infrastructure protection
• To ensure appropriate sandbag distribution and prioritization, it is recommended that residents source their own sandbags and bring them to the Filling Station
• Please bring your own shovel and any necessary loading tools
• Self-serve stations will remain open until water levels recede

April 16, 2026

The Township of Oro-Medonte is advising residents that multiple flood-related alerts are currently in effect across the region. The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) has issued a Shoreline Hazard Watch - High Risk for the Lake Simcoe watershed until April 29, 2026.

Rainfall combined with flows working through the system continue to drive lake levels upward. These higher-than-average water levels are already causing flooding in some areas and are posing a significant risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe Shoreline. Depending on the wind conditions, there may be localized storm surge/seiche effects, leading to increased flooding.

Township Operations crews are taking necessary steps to prepare for potential flooding. Residents with properties in vulnerable flood-prone areas are encouraged to prepare and stay informed by visiting:

• Flooding - The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
• Flood Forecasting & Messages - The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
• Flood Forecasting and Warning Program
• Floods – Get prepared - Canada.ca

Interactive mapping is available and provided by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. 

Safety Reminders

• Stay away from fast-moving or rising water (i.e. rivers, streams, and shorelines)
• Closely supervise children and pets near water
• Avoid attempting to walk or drive through moving water
• Monitor local conditions and check for updates regularly
• Take steps to protect vulnerable properties in flood-prone areas