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 weather.gov/atlanta. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Ocmulgee River near Lumber City affecting Telfair, Wheeler and Montgomery Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Ocmulgee River near Lumber City. * WHEN...Until late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Between 15 feet and 18 feet, Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding occurs. Water overflows into the broad swampy flood plain. Farm fields on the right bank flood. General agriculture and timber interests are affected by the flooding. In addition, water reaches the top of the boat ramp near the Highway 341 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood