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 afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Oconee River near Mount Vernon affecting Treutlen, Montgomery and Wheeler Counties. For the Oconee River Basin...including Mount Vernon...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Oconee River near Mount Vernon. * WHEN...Until late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands...pastures and natural flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 280. Flood waters reach the top of a boat ramp by the bridge on the Wheeler County side of the River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM EDT Sunday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 9.9 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on 03/06/1939. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood