…The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE…Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN…Until early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational
floating along the Illinois River ceases at and above 9.5 feet.
At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock
downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too hazardous
due to strong turbulence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7
feet Saturday evening, which is above action stage. The river
is expected to fall below action stage Monday morning.
– Action stage is 9.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood