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Severe flooding along the Gulf Coast has necessitated evacuations and water rescues following the moisture from Tropical Storm Arthur, which inundated Louisiana and Mississippi. Louisiana experienced over 2 feet of rainfall this week, with a staggering 29.06 inches recorded near Plaucheville, while Seminary, Mississippi, faced nearly 11 inches before another flash flood warning was issued. Reports indicate inundated residences, damaged businesses, nursing home evacuations, and storm-related fatalities in Texas, Georgia, and Mississippi. Meteorologists caution that an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain may occur through Saturday night, with some areas potentially exceeding 4 inches.

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00:00Parts of the Gulf Coast are still underwater, and more rain is on the way.
00:04Flash flooding has hit Louisiana and Mississippi after tropical storm.
00:09Arthur's moisture helped fuel days of dangerous downpours.
00:12Louisiana has recorded more than 2 feet of rain this week, with 29.06 inches reported near Plushville.
00:19In Seminary, Mississippi, up to 11 inches fell before another flash flood emergency was issued.
00:25Officials say floodwater-trapped vehicles, damaged homes, flooded businesses, and forced evacuations.
00:32About 200 homes were flooded in Avoyel's Parish, Louisiana, and around 60 nursing home residents were evacuated.
00:40Storm-related deaths have also been reported in Texas, Georgia, and Mississippi.
00:45Forecasters warn the ground is already saturated, meaning even steady rain could trigger more flooding.
00:51Another 1 to 3 inches is expected through Saturday night.
00:54With some areas possibly seeing more than 4 inches, officials are urging residents to avoid flooded roads and stay alert
01:01for new warnings.
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