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 at Chewey.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases due to strong turbulence.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 5.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood