Flood Advisory for Cherokee, OK
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases at and above 9.5 feet. Where: Illinois River near Tahlequah. When: Until Wednesday evening.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE
Illinois River near Tahlequah.
WHEN
Until Wednesday evening.
IMPACTS
At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases at and above 9.5 feet.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 2:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.7 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.3 feet this evening. Action stage is 9.0 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood