Public Notices

A Normal status indicates that no flood conditions exist. However, even during Normal conditions, the inherent risk to personal safety associated with flowing water still exists.

Dated and published on the municipal website the 7th day of May, 2026.

Victoria Day weekend is almost here — and so is park season in Mississippi Mills!

Our municipal parks officially open for the season on May 16.

Lanark County will begin construction on the second phase of the Five Span Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Pakenham on Monday, May 11, 2026. Due to the complex nature of the work, a full road closure will be in effect at the bridge location for the duration of the project, which continues until November.

A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.

This Water Safety Statement is an update to the Flood Watch for the Mississippi River watershed issued on April 28, 2026.

A routine test of the Alert Ready emergency alert system will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 1:55 p.m. The test alert will be broadcast on television, radio and compatible wireless devices.

Reduced load restrictions will be lifted as of Monday, May 4 in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and across Lanark County.

A Flood Watch Statement indicates that flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood prone areas should prepare.

This Flood Watch is an update to the Flood Warning for the Mississippi River Watershed issued on April 22, 2026.