Flood Advisory

...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