Alertes en vigueurCherokee

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 early this morning to just after midnight tonight.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases at and above 9.5 feet. At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence.
Additional Details: - At 3:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - ForecastThe river crested Tuesday evening at 12.44 feet and is falling. The river is above action stage this morning but is expected to drop below action stage by around midday. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood