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Flooding Update - Cedar Island area flooding response ongoing
Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2026 01:31 PM
For immediate release (April 18, 2026) – Localized flooding response operations are continuing in the Cedar Island Road and Davey Drive area.
City crews, volunteers, and agencies remain on site conducting sandbagging, dewatering and installing AquaDam flood barriers to help protect homes and critical infrastructure as lake water levels continue to rise. Response activities are being challenged by a special weather statement for Orillia from Environment Canada indicating additional rainfall amounts...
Flooding Update - City mobilizes resources to assist in impacted areas
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2026 03:55 PM
County of Simcoe and province providing additional support
For immediate release (April 17, 2026) – The City of Orillia has mobilized additional resources to assist with flood mitigation in the Cedar Island Road and Davey Drive area.
As lake waters continue to rise into the weekend, the Province and the County of Simcoe are supporting the City by providing over 50,000 sandbags, a sandbagging machine and additional sand, and flood protection barriers.
At this time, there is no declaration of an...
Temporary Road Closure - 238 Barrie Road - Monday, April 20, 2026
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2026 10:13 AM
Please note that the road at 238 Barrie Road will be closed on Monday, April 20, 2026 to facilitate the connection of new services.
- Detour is in place: Westmount Drive North to Rose Avenue to Memorial Avenue
- Rain date: n/a
- If you are not in the area, avoid the area.
- Follow the direction of the local authorities.
- Do not call 911 for information or updates.
- Emergency services and bus services have been notified.
Contact: Dan Roe, Manager of Collection and Distribution - 705-325-2293 in the Environment...
Flooding in areas of City - residents advised to take precautions
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2026 04:50 PM
Parks Canada advises high lake water levels may continue into the weekend
For immediate release (April 16, 2026) –
The City of Orillia is monitoring weather conditions as rainfall is expected to persist over the coming days. City staff are responding to localized flooding, including pumping water in affected areas, however, saturated ground conditions and elevated lake levels are limiting drainage capacity in some locations.
Parks Canada, responsible for water management, has advised that water...
Temporary Road Closure - Cedar Island Road - April 16, 2026
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2026 09:28 AM
Please note that Cedar Island Road is closed today, Thursday April 16, 2026 due to flooding.
- Detour is in place: n/a
- Rain date: n/a
- If you are not in the area, avoid the area.
- Follow the direction of the local authorities.
- Do not call 911 for information or updates.
- Emergency services and bus services have been notified.
Contact Dan Roe, Manager of Collection and Distribution – 705-325-2293, Environment and Infrastructure Services Department
