Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:17PM CDT until May 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…

Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN…Until late Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS…At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging
Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Extreme turbulence makes the
river too hazardous for floating.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4
feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday afternoon.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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