Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi. The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM EDT.

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Georgia... Altamaha River At Baxley affecting Toombs, Wayne, Tattnall and Appling Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=jax. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 930 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Altamaha River at Baxley. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 74.5 feet, Flooding of agricultural and timber lands is expected. Deens Landing and Linton Carter Landing boat ramps, picnic areas and parking lots begin to flood. At 78.0 feet, Deens Landing and Carter Linton Landing are completely flooded. Davis Landing Road, Morris Landing Road and Getaway Lane at Carters Bight Landing begin to flood. At 82.0 feet, Water begins to impact homes in the Carters Bight, Davis Landing and Morris Landing areas. Davis Landing Road, Morris Landing Road and Getaway Lane are completely flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 77.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 80.0 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 74.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood