Flood Advisory

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

Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

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

Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Delaware and Cherokee Counties.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* 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 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet early Monday morning. This is in action stage but below flood stage. The river is then expected to drop below action stage by Tuesday evening. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood