(MSC News)--According to the National Weather Service, the Missouri River could see its third-highest crest soon at 28.5 feet. The record flood stage is 32.1 feet.

The Missouri Department of Transportation, in a release, said that with the melted ice and snow saturating the ground, more rain could cause flooding situations to change quickly.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing releases from Gavins Point Dam in response to increased runoff into the Missouri River above the dam. 

According to a release from the Corps, the increased releases began Wednesday.