Flood Warning

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

Neosho River near Commerce affecting Ottawa County.

Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* IMPACTS...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 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and fall below action stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood