Flood Warning issued June 7 at 9:12PM CDT until June 8 at 8:52PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…

Illinois River at Chewey affecting Cherokee, Adair and Delaware
Counties.

Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties.

Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

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

* WHERE…Illinois River near Watts.

* WHEN…Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS…At 17.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas
border to Fidler’s Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are
affected. A few cabins in the Fidler’s Bend area may have minor
flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for
floating.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.6 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
– Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood