Flood Advisory

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

Bird Creek near Owasso-Mingo affecting Tulsa County.

Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

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

Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Cherokee and Delaware Counties.

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

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet early Monday morning. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood