Flood Advisory for Cherokee, OK
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. 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: From this afternoon to early...
Official alert brief
...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 afternoon to 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 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 7.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet tomorrow evening. Action stage is 9.0 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood