Major Flood
712 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
710 ft
Minor Flood
702 ft
Action Stage
697 ft
What Floods at Each Level
715 ft
Flood 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 ft
Water begins to back up in Credit River to affect hwy 101.
710.5 ft
Flood waters begin to back up Eagle Creek and block the Highway 101 Frontage Road.
705 ft
Flood waters begin to impact the park road at Fort Snelling State Park.
702 ft
Barge loading affected at Port Cargill, and other flood prevention measures are begun. Water begins to impact Black Dog Road in Burnsville.
700 ft
Flood 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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1965 | 719.4 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 1969 | 716.9 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 715.2 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Minnesota River at Savage?
The Minnesota River at Savage gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05330890) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Minnesota River at Savage?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Minnesota River at Savage is 702 feet. Action stage begins at 697 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 710 feet, and major flooding at 712 feet.
How do I get alerts when Minnesota River rises?
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Where is the Minnesota River at Savage gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scott County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.7880°N, 93.3294°W. USGS site number: 05330890. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Obs courtesy of US Corps of Engineers (559016)
- 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.