Flood Advisory

...The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

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

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

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...From early this morning to early Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water begins to impact 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 4.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet Monday evening, which is above action stage but below flood stage. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood