The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Oklahoma. Illinois River at Chewey affecting Cherokee, Adair and Delaware Counties. * WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE. Illinois River at Chewey. * WHEN. From this morning to early Sunday morning. * 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 7:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above action stage this morning to a crest of 11.7 feet just after midnight tonight. The river is expected to drop below action stage by Saturday afternoon. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
