Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohoopee River near Reidsville. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, water enters the back yards of some homes in the Joy Bluff community. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1000 AM EDT Wednesday, the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.