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 morning to Sunday evening.

* 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 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood