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 by Friday afternoon at 545 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) affecting Brooks and Lowndes Counties. For the Withlacoochee River...including Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd), Quitman (US 84), Pinetta (CR 150)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd). * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 140.0 feet, Highway 122 east flooded near bridge. Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way, Park Lane, and Meadowbrook Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 137.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Thursday was 137.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 138.7 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 135.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 138.7 feet on 01/05/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood