The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning from noon Tuesday until 5:21 a.m. Wednesday along the Saline River.

The NWS said minor flooding is forecast as the river rises after overnight rains to the northwest. Tuesday morning, the river stage was 7.3 feet. Flood stage is 13 feet, and the NWS said the river could rise to nearly 14.7 feet by Tuesday afternoon.

The river is expcetd to fall below flood stage by Tuesday night.

“Expect moderate lowland flooding along the Saline River throughout northern Trego and Ellis counties,” the NWS warned. “Flood depths may reach 2 feet or more as the river nears its crest. Some roads and bridge approaches near the river will be impassable.”

The crest will compare to a previous flood where the river reached a stage of 15.6 feet on May 24, 2016.