Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued byFriday evening at 600 PM EDT.

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Spring Creek near Iron City (CR 16) affecting Decatur, Miller and Seminole Counties. For the Spring Creek...including Iron City (CR 16)...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Spring Creek near Iron City (CR 16). * WHEN...From Friday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flood waters approach homes near Yates Road and Smith Landing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 18.5 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.4 feet on 01/28/1978. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood