Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta. The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Oconee River near Oconee affecting Washington, Johnson and Wilkinson Counties. For the Oconee River Basin...including Oconee...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Oconee River near Oconee. * WHEN...Until late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The water level begins to flood the dirt parking lot area near the Old Balls Ferry Road boat ramp...just upstream and rightbank from the Georgia Highway 57 bridge. Minor flooding continues and spreads further into the woodlands near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 19.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 11.9 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood