Minnesota River at Savage

Last updated: Jul 23, 2025, 6:40 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 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.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 44.7880, -93.3294
RFC NCRFC
State MN
WFO MPX
County Scott
Data Provider(s)
US Corps of Engineers (559016) US Corps of Engineers direct link to gage info

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 714.50 ft on 06-28-2024 (P)
2. 707.94 ft on 05-20-2023 (P)
3. 708.85 ft on 04-26-2023 (P)
4. 703.32 ft on 05-24-2022
5. 695.01 ft on 04-16-2021
6. 705.01 ft on 04-06-2020
7. 703.40 ft on 10-13-2019
8. 712.60 ft on 03-30-2019
9. 707.42 ft on 06-30-2018
10. 706.60 ft on 05-01-2018

Historic Crests

1. 719.40 ft on 04-15-1965
2. 716.90 ft on 04-15-1969
3. 715.20 ft on 04-13-1997
4. 714.80 ft on 04-19-2001
5. 714.50 ft on 06-28-2024 (P)
6. 714.50 ft on 04-29-2001
7. 714.20 ft on 04-16-1952
8. 713.70 ft on 06-26-1993
9. 713.27 ft on 06-26-2014
10. 712.60 ft on 03-30-2019

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 712.00 ft
moderate Flooding 710.00 ft
minor Flooding 702.00 ft
action 697.00 ft
Latest Value 697.52 ft
Gauge Zero 0.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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    WFO Information

    Weather Forecast Office
    Twin Cities/Chanhassen
    1733 Lake Drive West
    Chanhassen, MN 55317-8581
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