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 700 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Ocmulgee River near Lumber City affecting Montgomery, Telfair and Wheeler Counties. For the Ocmulgee River Basin...including Lumber City...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ocmulgee River near Lumber City. * WHEN...Until late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Flooding of the access road to the boat ramp near the Highway 341 bridge begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 AM EDT Sunday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 08/31/1911. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood