…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 Tahlequah.
* WHEN…Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock
downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs
Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may
begin to flood. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous
for floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood