Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 7:23PM CST until November 6 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 5:23pm
Expires:
November 6, 2024 - 5:30am
Description:
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Delaware, Cherokee and Adair
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational
floating along the Illinois River ceases due to strong turbulence.
At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to
near Hanging Rock. Road access near the river to residential homes
southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water begins to
impact 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Floating
the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7
feet just after midnight tonight which is above action stage
but below flood stage. The river is expected to fall below
action stage late morning tomorrow.
- Action stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Adair, OK; Cherokee, OK; Delaware, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK