River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SAVM5
In brief
The Minnesota River at Savage, MN read 687.43 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.57 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SAVM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 719.40 ft | 1965-04-15 |
| 2 | 716.90 ft | 1969-04-15 |
| 3 | 715.20 ft | 1997-04-13 |
| 4 | 714.80 ft | 2001-04-19 |
| 5 | 714.50 ft | 2001-04-29 |
| 6 | 714.50 ft | 2024-06-28 |
| 7 | 714.20 ft | 1952-04-16 |
| 8 | 713.70 ft | 1993-06-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
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.
Barge loading affected at Port Cargill, and other flood prevention measures are begun. Water begins to impact Black Dog Road in Burnsville.
Flood waters begin to impact the park road at Fort Snelling State Park.
Flood waters begin to back up Eagle Creek and block the Highway 101 Frontage Road.
Water begins to back up in Credit River to affect hwy 101.
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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Minnesota River at Savage is at 687.43 ft, 9.57 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 697 ft, minor flooding 702 ft, moderate flooding 710 ft and major flooding 712 ft.
The highest crest on record is 719.4 ft, on 1965-04-15.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SAVM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05330890). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.