…The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory
for the following rivers in Oklahoma…
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware
Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Illinois River at Chewey.
* WHEN…From this evening to early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS…At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler’s
Bend to near Hanging Rock. Road access near the river to
residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised.
Water begins to impact 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County
line. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5
feet just after midnight tonight.
– Action stage is 9.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood