…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Cherokee, Delaware and Adair
Counties.
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…
Illinois River near Watts affecting Delaware and Adair Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN…Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS…At 17.0 feet, severe flooding occurs from Hanging Rock
downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of Combs Bridge
near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may be
flooded to a depth of a couple of feet. Extreme turbulence makes
the river too hazardous for floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood