(KAIR)--Although the Missouri River continues to rise at Elwood, a mandatory evacuation is not expected based on the current forecast.

That comes in part as the requirement for such an evacuation has been changed.

In March, the Doniphan County community evacuated when the river rose to 30 feet.

According to the County’s emergency management agency, the City of Elwood “ has made the decision to only issue a suggested mandatory evacuation if the river has a sustained height of 30 feet for 48 hours.”

City Attorney Joel Euler told KQ2-TV the decision is made to keep residents from having to continually move in and out.

The river, at Elwood, is expected to crest at 29.3 feet around 7:00 Friday morning.

According to the National Weather Service, the levee system is likely overtopped at 31.5 feet, causing flooding in both Elwood and the eastern edge of Wathena.

According to a social media post Wednesday, Doniphan County Emergency Management said the levee is continuing to be monitored, and no issues are currently detected.

Additional pumps have been received, which crews will use to pump standing interior water beginning Friday.