…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…
Caney River near Collinsville affecting Tulsa and Rogers Counties.
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Delaware, Adair and Cherokee
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…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Illinois River at Chewey.
* WHEN…Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS…At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler’s
Bend to near Hanging Rock. Water affects access to Winset Hollow.
Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of
Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water impacts 630 Road east of
the Cherokee/Adair County line. Extreme turbulence makes the river
unsafe for floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening.
– Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood