AS OF JULY 7TH, 2025, 7AM THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN DECLARED A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT UNDER O'Reg 239/02 - FLOODING UPDATE FRIDAY JULY 11TH AT 11:00AM
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ROADS UPDATE JULY 11TH 11:00AM
AS OF JULY 7TH, 2025, 7AM THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN DECLARED A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT UNDER O'Reg 239/02
DUE TO THE CURRENT HIGH WATER AND FAST CURRENTS, THE MUNICIPALITY HAS CLOSED ALL MUNICIPAL DOCKS THAT ARE SUBMERGED AND THE LOCKS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
DO NOT USE THE MUNICIPAL DOCKS THAT ARE SUBMERGED. USE OF SUBMERGED DOCKS CAN CAUSE CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. VIOLATORS CAN BE CHARGED UNDER THE TRESPASS ACT
MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES ARE MONITORED BY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
WATER LEVELS ARE NOT CONTROLLED BY THE MUNICIPALITY AND ARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MNRF. FOR INQUIRIES OR COMPLAINTS ABOUT WATER LEVELS AND FLOWS, PLEASE CONTACT THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY (MNRF) VIA EMAIL AT WATERMANAGEMENT.PSDISTRICT@ONTARIO.CA.
THE FOLLOWING ROADS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED OR ARE IMPASSABLE
Nelson Lake Road West of Bothams Road
THE FOLLOWING ROADS ARE PASSABLE AND THE USE OF OFFROAD VEHICLES FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES ARE PROHIBITED AT THIS TIME
EMERGENCY REPAIRS ARE STILL IN PROGRESS USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
15th & 16th side Rd by Gordon Point Road
Aquila Trail
Baker Road
Bittschwamm Road
Bothams Road
Cemetery Road
Chapman Drive
Chapman Strong Boundary Road
Chikopi Road
Deer Run Road
East Poverty Bay
Grindstone Road
Halls Road East
Halls Road West
Hughes Lake Road
Jackson Road
Kirk Patrick Road
Miller Road
Minklers Lane
Nipissing Road South
Nipissing Road North
North Horn Lake Road
North Whalley Lake Road
Pearceley Road
Raney Road
River Road
Rocky Road
South Horn Lake Road
Thompson Road
Whalley Lake Road East
Wurm Road
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THROUGH FLOODING, WASHOUTS, AROUND BARRICADES OR TRAFFIC CONES
DO NOT ACTIVELY SEEK OUT WASHED OUT AREAS
To report a washout please call the Municipal Office at (705) 387-3947. When leaving a message please identify the road and the closest civic address as well as a call back number.
WE APPRECIATE EVERYONE’S PATIENCE AS OUR ROADS CREW WORK DILIGENTLY TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO CALLS.
MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN FLOODING & WATERCRAFT WAKE ALERT
ALL MUNICIPAL DOCKS THAT ARE SUBMERGED ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Due to significant flooding, we are asking all watercraft to use extreme caution and respect while on the water.
Wake from all watercraft is pushing additional water onto already flooded properties, causing further damage to homes, docks, shorelines, and access roads.
REMINDER THE SPEED LIMITS NEAR SHORE
Within 30 metres (100 feet) of shore, the maximum speed limit is 10 km/h, unless otherwise posted.
Please follow these important guidelines:
✅ Slow down and reduce your wake, especially near shorelines and flooded areas.
✅ Avoid unnecessary boating during this high water period.
✅ Stay well away from shore – giving extra space helps reduce wake impact.
✅ Be mindful of submerged hazards that may now be hidden underwater.
WATCH YOUR WAKE-RESPECT THE LAKE!