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 630 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 tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins. 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 5:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 01/06/1965. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood