779 WGUS84 KTSA 190151 FLSTSA Flood Advisory National Weather Service Tulsa OK 851 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020 ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County OKC021-190949- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200323T1200Z/ /TALO2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 851 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020 The Flood Advisory is extended for The Illinois River near Tahlequah * until Monday morning. * At 8:30 PM Wednesday, the stage was 8.1 feet. * Action stage is 9.0 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will rise to near 10.9 feet by Friday before dawn , which is below flood stage. However, heavier rain is possible which could cause the river to rise above flood stage. Interests along the river should continue to monitor the latest forecast information. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases at and above 9.5 feet. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$