…The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory
for the following rivers in Oklahoma…
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN…From this evening to early Friday morning.
* 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 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to continue to fall,
remaining above 9.0 feet into Thursday afternoon. The river
will remain below flood stage.
– Action stage is 9.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood