3/5/2026 1:09:00 PM until 3/6/2026 1:15:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. Illinois River at Chewey affecting Delaware, Cherokee and Adair Counties. ...The Flood Advisory is cancelled for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Flint Creek near Kansas affecting Delaware and Cherokee Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Saturday 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 12:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 6.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.8 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood