...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Savage affecting Hennepin, Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Yellow Medicine, Chippewa and Lac qui Parle Counties. .Water levels have been steadily falling on the Minnesota, but currently remain at minor flood stage at Savage, Morton, and Montevideo. Precipitation will return to the forecast on Saturday and may be heavy across southern Minnesota. Additional rain and storm chances early next week may result in an upward trend in river levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Savage. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 702.0 feet, Barge loading affected at Port Cargill, and other flood prevention measures are begun. Water begins to impact Black Dog Road in Burnsville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 800 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 702.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 800 PM CDT Thursday was 702.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 699.0 feet Thursday, June 20. - Flood stage is 702.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 702.7 feet on 04/28/1995.