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 at Chewey affecting Cherokee, Adair and Delaware Counties.

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

Arkansas River near Muskogee affecting Muskogee County.

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

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Saturday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet early Saturday morning. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood