Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 1230 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Flint River at Albany affecting Dougherty County. For the Flint River...including Albany, Newton (SR 37), Bainbridge (US 27)...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Flint River at Albany. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 26.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 26.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 13.0 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.3 feet on 05/08/1953. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood