Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued BY late tonight at 500 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Spring Creek near Iron City (CR 16) affecting Decatur, Seminole and Miller 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 this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flood waters approach homes near Yates Road and Smith Landing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 18.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - 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