…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 minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Illinois River at Chewey.
* WHEN…Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS…At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from near
Fidler’s Bend to near Hanging Rock. Moderate flooding of
agricultural lands may result in livestock issues. Travel around
Hanging Rock is impacted. Road access near the river is cut off to
residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge. Access to Winset
Hollow is cut off. A few cabins in the Fidler’s Bend area may have
minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous
for floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and remain below flood stage.
– Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood