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Flood Warning issued May 22 at 7:45PM CDT until May 25 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inMississippi...Louisiana...Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and WashingtonCounties.For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minorflooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the riverwill be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will beinundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.8 feet.- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.9feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall belowflood stage late Saturday morning.- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodMotorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Clickon the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.

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