Steady decline is what emergency officials are hoping to see from floodwaters along the Missouri River, after lighter than feared rainfall totals over the last week.High water has troubled the farmland and roadways of southern Warren County for more than a month, closing parts of Highway 94 and most recently Highway 47 between Marthasville and Dutzow.The river crested Saturday, June 8, and has been gradually dropping since then, according to the National Weather Service. Highway 47 fully reopened late Sunday, June 9, after being partly closed for three days.Mike Daniels, director of Warren County Emergency Management Agency, said as long as areas north and west of Warren County can avoid major rainfall, the Missouri River should continue dropping. The section of Highway 94 between Highway 47 and Highway U could reopen if water drops another 3-4 feet from where it was Monday morning, Daniels said.But his information suggests the river could remain above what is considered minor flood stage for the rest of the season.“The big issue we’ve got is the reservoirs that ultimately feed into the Missouri River ... are full right now,” Daniels commented. He said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which controls the reservoirs, will gradually release that water as long as dry weather holds out.“We’re not totally out of the woods, but we’re partially out of the woods with the river dropping,” Daniels commented. “It’s going to be a long waiting game for the river to get back below flood stage.”Rainfall over the coming months will be key to what happens with the river. After heavy rain, Daniels said residents should check the Warren County Emergency Management Agency Facebook page for updates on possible road closures.First responder agencies continue to warn residents not to drive through flooded roads if at all possible. If a road is closed, find a detour; do not drive around the barricades. Floodwater may strand a vehicle or hide unseen road damage.