River levels rose over Wednesday night following wet weather in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, but significant flooding isn't expected.
River levels were receding following a "reasonable amount of rain", Horizons Regional Council group manager river management Ramon Strong said.
"However, the current rain is going to add to river levels so we may see them rise again through the morning," he said.
"We are not expecting significant flooding in the main river networks but there is a chance of localised surface flooding and overtopping of small streams."
Currently there isn't a heavy rain warning or rain watch in effect for the region but there will be still be steady rain over the next three days, he said.