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 early Thursday morning.
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 early Thursday morning.
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 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.3 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5 feet early Wednesday morning. Action stage is 9.0 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood