Minnesota River at Savage
Scott County, Minnesota
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1965 | 719.4 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 1969 | 716.9 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 715.2 ft | — |
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