Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Georgia, including
the following counties, in south central Georgia, Brooks, Colquitt
and Thomas. In southwest Georgia, Decatur, Grady and Mitchell.
* WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cairo, Thomasville, Bainbridge, Moultrie, Ochlocknee, Pavo,
Coolidge, Whigham, West Bainbridge, Barwick, Climax, Akridge,
Capel, Spence, Grady Co A/p, Elpino, Quality, Pine Park,
Dawesville and Peoples Still.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood