The Big Muddy continues to rise, but the rise is slowing, and the flood warning has been shortened.

At 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, officials reported the Missouri River stage at St Joseph was 21.94 feet, nearly a foot above the moderate flood stage (21 feet).   The river is expected to crest at about 6pm Wednesday at 23.8 feet before beginning to recede.

The flood warning is now in effect through Saturday evening.