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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 315 PM CDT.

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Alabama... Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134) affecting Dale County. For the Choctawhatchee River...including Newton (SR 134)...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Choctawhatchee River near Newton (SR 134). * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 28.5 feet, Water will approach the foundation of a few homes along Wildwood Loop downstream from the gage on the west bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 28.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.7 feet on 12/26/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood