Minnesota River at Savage
Critical Stages
697' - Action
702' - Flood
710' - Moderate
712' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 AM CST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 687.31 ft
Flow: 0.287 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/6 | 687.3 | 0.234 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 687.3 | 0.234 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 687.3 | 0.234 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 AM 12/11 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 PM 12/11 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 PM 12/11 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 AM 12/12 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 6 AM 12/12 | 687.4 | 1.8 |
| 12 PM 12/12 | 687.5 | 2.03 |
| 6 PM 12/12 | 687.5 | 2.03 |
| 12 AM 12/13 | 687.5 | 2.03 |
| 6 AM 12/13 | 687.5 | 2.03 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 687.3 | 0.234 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 687.31 | 0.287 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 687.3 | 0.234 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 687.3 | 0.234 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 687.3 | 0.234 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 687.3 | 0.234 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 687.29 | 0.191 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 687.29 | 0.191 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 687.29 | 0.191 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 687.29 | 0.191 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 687.28 | 0.155 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 687.29 | 0.191 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 687.29 | 0.191 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 687.28 | 0.155 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 687.28 | 0.155 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 687.27 | 0.126 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 687.26 | 0.103 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 687.27 | 0.126 |
715' -
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' -
Water begins to back up in Credit River to affect hwy 101.
710.5' -
Flood waters begin to back up Eagle Creek and block the Highway 101 Frontage Road.
705' -
Flood waters begin to impact the park road at Fort Snelling State Park.
702' -
Barge loading affected at Port Cargill, and other flood prevention measures are begun. Water begins to impact Black Dog Road in Burnsville.
700' -
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.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 1965 | 719.4 |
| Apr 15, 1969 | 716.9 |
| Apr 13, 1997 | 715.2 |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 714.8 |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 714.5 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 714.5 |
| Apr 16, 1952 | 714.2 |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 713.7 |
| Jun 26, 2014 | 713.27 |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 712.6 |
| Apr 15, 1951 | 711.7 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 711.6 |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 710.92 |
| Oct 1, 2010 | 710.88 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 708.85 |
| Jun 29, 1957 | 708.4 |
| May 6, 1986 | 708.1 |
| May 20, 2023 | 707.94 |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 707.42 |
| Jun 29, 1984 | 706.8 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
