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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, St. Tammany and Pearl River Counties. Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening and continue falling to 12.7 feet Monday, April 15. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 11/01/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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