Flood Advisory

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

Illinois River at Chewey affecting Delaware, Adair and Cherokee Counties.

Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

Arkansas River near Muskogee affecting Muskogee County.

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

Bird Creek near Owasso-Mingo affecting Tulsa County.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases due to strong turbulence.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet Saturday morning. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood