Flood Advisory

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Delaware and Cherokee Counties.

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

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday 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 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.1 feet early Tuesday morning, which is above action stage but below flood stage. This forecast is based on forecast rainfall. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood