FROM: NWS Tulsa OK
AREA: Cherokee, OK
SENT: 2026-06-12T06:04:00-05:00
Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 6:04AM CDT until June 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
…The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma…
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE…Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN…Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS…At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational
floating along the Illinois River ceases at and above 9.5 feet. At
11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream
towards Tahlequah, and floating the river is too hazardous due to
strong turbulence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 5:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6
feet this afternoon.
– Action stage is 9.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Alert Expiration: 2026-06-12T18:15:00-05:00
⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Tulsa OK.
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