Minnesota River at Savage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 702.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 688.40 ftThu, Sep 24, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 719.40 ft1965
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 712.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 710.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 702.00 ft |
| Action | 697.00 ft |
- 715.00 ftFlood waters begin flooding the east bound lane of Highway 101 near the intersection with Highway 13. Flood waters also impact the north bound lanes of Interstate 35W. Port Cargill builds additional protection.
- 712.00 ftWater begins to back up in Credit River to affect hwy 101.
- 710.50 ftFlood waters begin to back up Eagle Creek and block the Highway 101 Frontage Road.
- 705.00 ftFlood waters begin to impact the park road at Fort Snelling State Park.
- 702.00 ftBarge loading affected at Port Cargill, and other flood prevention measures are begun. Water begins to impact Black Dog Road in Burnsville.
- 700.00 ftFlood waters begin to cover trails at Fort Snelling State Park as well as low parts on the Bloomington Ferry Bridge trail just east of US 169.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
58 crests on NOAA’s list since 1951.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 15, 1965 | 719.40 ft |
| 2 | April 15, 1969 | 716.90 ft |
| 3 | April 13, 1997 | 715.20 ft |
| 4 | April 19, 2001 | 714.80 ft |
| 5 | April 29, 2001 | 714.50 ft |
| 6 | June 28, 2024 | 714.50 ft |
| 7 | April 16, 1952 | 714.20 ft |
| 8 | June 26, 1993 | 713.70 ft |
| 9 | June 26, 2014 | 713.27 ft |
| 10 | March 30, 2019 | 712.60 ft |
| 11 | April 15, 1951 | 711.70 ft |
| 12 | March 29, 2011 | 711.60 ft |
| 13 | March 24, 2010 | 710.92 ft |
| 14 | October 1, 2010 | 710.88 ft |
| 15 | April 26, 2023 | 708.85 ft |
| 16 | June 29, 1957 | 708.40 ft |
| 17 | May 6, 1986 | 708.10 ft |
| 18 | May 20, 2023 | 707.94 ft |
| 19 | June 30, 2018 | 707.42 ft |
| 20 | June 29, 1984 | 706.80 ft |
| 21 | May 1, 2018 | 706.60 ft |
| 22 | April 9, 1962 | 706.40 ft |
| 23 | May 17, 1993 | 706.10 ft |
| 24 | April 8, 1993 | 705.70 ft |
| 25 | March 5, 1975 | 705.50 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 28, 2024: 714.50 ft
- May 20, 2023: 707.94 ft
- April 26, 2023: 708.85 ft
- May 24, 2022: 703.32 ft
- April 16, 2021: 695.01 ft
- April 6, 2020: 705.01 ft
- October 13, 2019: 703.40 ft
- March 30, 2019: 712.60 ft
- June 30, 2018: 707.42 ft
- May 1, 2018: 706.60 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely during the navigation season, and as needed at other times of the year. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.