Self-Serve Sandbag Stations Open

The Township of Severn has set up 4 self-serve sandbag stations as a precautionary measure due to water levels potentially rising with warmer temperatures.  

The sandbag stations are located at:

• Washago Centennial Park (3376 Quetton Street)
• Intersection of Cambrian Road and Canal Road
• Lauderdale Point Crescent (Peninsula Point Road and Bennett Avenue)
• Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive)

Self-serve stations include sand and burlap bags, but residents are required to bring their own shovels. Please note, these stations are self-serve and no delivery is available.  The stations will remain open and monitored until the waters have receded.  

Should self-serve stations requiring emergency deliveries of sand and burlap bags, please contact the Public Works Department at 1-833-896-9963.

March 6, 2026 1 p.m. The Ministry of Natural Resources– Aurora Midhurst Owen Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is in effect in the District
until Friday, March 13, 2026.

This message will affect residents in the Aurora Midhurst Owen Sound District within Simcoe County in the townships of Severn, Ramara, Tiny and Tay and the area of the Severn and Black Rivers as well as  Sparrow Lake.

Residents and those visiting the area are advised to be aware of current watershed conditions. Higher than normal water levels and flow conditions may develop throughout the area and residents are reminded to keep a close watch on weather conditions, regularly check for updated messages, and exercise caution near fast-moving rivers and streams.

Water levels in most lakes are at or below target for this time of year but are expected to increase with forecasted precipitation and runoff from melting snow.

MNR advises residents to exercise extreme caution concerning ice conditions. No ice is safe ice. Ice jamming along rivers and streams is possible. Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around waterbodies and maintain close supervision of children and pets.

Residents that have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should continue to take necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions and regularly check for updated messages.

Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas may be impacted to various degrees as runoff from rainfall and melting snow enter watercourses.

The Ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions.

Received by email on March 6, 2025 from Jeff Haelzle, Resource Management Coordinator, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Aurora Midhurst Owen Sound District. Contact the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources by email at: jeff.haelzle@ontario.ca

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