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. this evening at 615 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Oconee River near Oconee affecting Johnson, Wilkinson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Oconee River near Oconee. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19 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 5:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 17 feet.