5/21/2024 8:56:00 AM until 5/21/2024 11:00:00 PM

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and Grady Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84). * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Multiple access roads to boat ramps throughout the basin are flooded. Widespread flooding of wooded bottomland and adjacent farmland occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 10.3 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 03/29/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood