The small Muskoka-area community of Bracebridge, Ont., has declared a state of emergency following days of heavy rain that have caused rivers and lakes to swell. He said emergency service workers would be canvassing in the Springdale Shores area, along the North Branch Muskoka River, to help people there leave their homes. The flooding emergency was declared in order to get the public's attention and make it clear that the situation is more than a typical spring thaw, Smith said. Residents in Bracebridge are being asked to take measures to protect themselves and property against flooding. (Domas Albavicius)He said the difference between the flooding this year and the flooding in 2013 is that this appears to be a more prolonged, sustained event.

Source: CBC News April 24, 2019 15:34 UTC