Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EST.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Suwanee Creek at Suwanee affecting Gwinnett County. For the Suwanee Creek...including Suwanee...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwanee Creek at Suwanee. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at U S Highway 23 or Buford Highway. Portions of the Suwanee Creek Park off of Suwanee Creek Trail begin to flood to Martin Farm Road. This will also include areas behind the Suwanee Elementary School and the George Pierce Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 2.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood