1/11/2024 3:09:00 AM until 1/11/2024 3:15:00 PM

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta. The next statement will be issued at 300 PM EST.this afternoon at 315 PM EST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Alcovy River near Alcovy River below Covington affecting Newton County. Alcovy River near Alcovy River above Covington affecting Newton and Walton Counties. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Alcovy River near Alcovy River above Covington. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of woodlands and the natural flood plain of the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Alcovy Trestle Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM EST Thursday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on 02/08/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&