Photo compliments of Randy Monnens. The Minnesota River continues to flood waters climb around the Ports of Savage.
Savage Pacer article:
Minnesota River reaches major flood stage in Savage; water to rise through week
By Christine Schuster cschuster@swpub.com Mar 26, 2019
The Minnesota River in Savage entered major flood stage Wednesday and is expected to reach the highest levels since 2001 this weekend.
The gauge at Port Cargill in Savage measured the river at 712.1 feet at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Major flood stage begins at 712 feet.
The National Weather Service's projections show the water will continue to rise this weekend to around 713.4 feet, placing it on the list of historic crests. The weather service also forecast a two-week crest to begin this week.
Lisa Brickey, warehouse manager for Mosaic Crop Nutrition in Savage, said the last train pulled into the company's warehouse yard Tuesday morning. She said trains will stop arriving at Mosaic until the water recedes....
