…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia…
Oconee River near Oconee affecting Washington, Johnson and
Wilkinson Counties.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE…Oconee River near Oconee.
* WHEN…Until late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS…Between 18 feet and 19 feet, the water level begins to
flood portions of the dirt parking lot area near the Old Balls
Ferry Road boat ramp, just upstream and rightbank from the Georgia
Highway 57 bridge. Minor flooding continues in the woodlands near
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 18.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
– Flood stage is 17 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood