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River Flood Warning 87, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at Nov 26, 2015, 3:11 PM CST for Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Nov 28, 2015, 3:06 PM CST. It was in force for 39 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2015, 3:11 PM CST (21:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 28, 2015, 3:06 PM CST
- Expired
- Nov 30, 2015, 5:37 AM CST
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Cherokee County, OK
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Illinois River (AR OK) near Tahlequah (TALO2). The gauge peaked at 12.65 ft at Nov 29, 2015, 3:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14 ft
- Major stage
- 18 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07196500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
553 WGUS44 KTSA 262111 FLWTSA BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 311 PM CST THU NOV 26 2015 ...The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair County. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-270511- /O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0086.151128T0848Z-151129T0803Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.151128T0848Z.151128T1800Z.151129T0203Z.NO/ 311 PM CST THU NOV 26 2015 The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Flood Warning for The Illinois River near Watts * from late Friday night to late Saturday night, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:00 PM Thursday, the stage was 2.90 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday before dawn and continue to rise to near 16.0 feet by early Saturday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening. * Impact...At 17.0 feet,moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Chewey Bridge. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. A few cabins in the Fidlers Bend area may have minor flooding. && LAT...LON 3619 9478 3611 9478 3607 9453 3615 9453 $$ OKC021-270511- /O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0087.151128T2340Z-151130T1137Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151128T2340Z.151129T1800Z.151130T0537Z.NO/ 311 PM CST THU NOV 26 2015 The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Flood Warning for The Illinois River near Tahlequah * from Saturday afternoon to late Sunday night, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:00 PM Thursday, the stage was 6.28 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue to rise to near 13.7 feet by early Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff will be impassable. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
13 follow-up statements
500 WGUS84 KTSA 270207 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 807 PM CST THU NOV 26 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair County. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-271007- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0086.151128T1037Z-151129T1426Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.151128T1037Z.151129T0000Z.151129T0826Z.NO/ 807 PM CST THU NOV 26 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * from late Friday night to Sunday morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Thursday, the stage was 2.89 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 16.6 feet by Saturday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday before dawn . * Impact...At 17.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Chewey Bridge. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. A few cabins in the Fidlers Bend area may have minor flooding. && LAT...LON 3619 9478 3611 9478 3607 9453 3615 9453 $$ OKC021-271006- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.151129T0112Z-151130T2000Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151129T0112Z.151129T1800Z.151130T1400Z.NO/ 807 PM CST THU NOV 26 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from Saturday evening to Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Thursday, the stage was 6.27 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday evening and continue to rise to near 13.8 feet by early Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff will be impassable. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
836 WGUS84 KTSA 270801 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 201 AM CST FRI NOV 27 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair County. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-271601- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0086.151128T1604Z-151129T1518Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.151128T1604Z.151129T0000Z.151129T0918Z.NO/ 201 AM CST FRI NOV 27 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 AM Friday, the stage was 2.91 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage late Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 14.8 feet by Saturday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Chewey Bridge. Permanent campgrounds are affected. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9478 3611 9478 3607 9453 3615 9453 $$ OKC021-271600- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.151129T0515Z-151130T2116Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151129T0515Z.151130T0000Z.151130T1516Z.NO/ 201 AM CST FRI NOV 27 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from Saturday evening to Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 AM Friday, the stage was 6.31 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage late Saturday evening and continue to rise to near 13.4 feet by Sunday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff may be threatened. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
720 WGUS84 KTSA 271442 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 842 AM CST FRI NOV 27 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-272242- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.151129T0600Z-151130T2217Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151129T0600Z.151130T0000Z.151130T1617Z.NO/ 842 AM CST FRI NOV 27 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from late Saturday night to Monday afternoon. * At 8:00 AM Friday, the stage was 6.48 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday before dawn and continue to rise to near 12.4 feet by Sunday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
312 WGUS84 KTSA 272004 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 204 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair County. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-280404- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0086.151128T0838Z-151129T0753Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.151128T0838Z.151128T1800Z.151129T0153Z.NO/ 204 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * from late tonight to late Saturday night, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 PM Friday, the stage was 4.37 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday before dawn and continue to rise to near 15.4 feet by early Saturday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Chewey Bridge. Permanent campgrounds are affected. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9478 3611 9478 3607 9453 3615 9453 $$ OKC021-280404- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.151128T2214Z-151130T2300Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151128T2214Z.151129T1800Z.151130T1700Z.NO/ 204 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 PM Friday, the stage was 6.89 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue to rise to near 13.9 feet by early Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff will be impassable. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
941
WGUS84 KTSA 280232
FLSTSA
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...Arkansas...
Polecat Creek near Sapulpa affecting Creek County.
Caney River near Collinsville affecting Rogers and Tulsa Counties.
Neosho River near Commerce affecting Ottawa County.
Spring River near Quapaw affecting Ottawa County.
Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair County.
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
Arkansas River at Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sebastian
Counties.
Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin...Johnson
and Logan Counties.
Poteau River near Poteau affecting Le Flore County.
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
Kiamichi River near Antlers affecting Pushmataha County.
Red River at Arthur City affecting Choctaw County.
OKC127-281032-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-151130T0433Z/
/ANTO2.3.ER.151128T0038Z.151128T1800Z.151129T2233Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
...This is a dangerous and life threatening situation...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Kiamichi River near Antlers.
* until Sunday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Friday, the stage was 25.48 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Kiamichi River near Antlers will continue rising to
near 37.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. The river is expected to
fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, numerous structures become flooded along the
west bank of Kiamichi River near Moyers. This will exceed the
flooding which occurred on April 8, 2002 when the river crested at
36.13 feet. The City of Antlers may see backwater flooding that
could close Ethel Road near Beaver Creek. This is an extremely
dangerous and life threatening situation.
&&
LAT...LON 3441 9569 3424 9569 3419 9558 3417 9543 3442 9550
$$
OKC115-281032-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-151130T1426Z/
/COMO2.2.ER.151127T1954Z.151129T0000Z.151130T0826Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Neosho River near Commerce.
* until Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Friday, the stage was 17.44 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Neosho River near Commerce will continue rising to
near 19.9 feet Saturday evening. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage Monday before dawn .
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, moderate agricultural flooding occurs.
Riverview Park experiences moderate flooding. State Highway 125
near the fairgrounds will be closed.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 9510 3681 9488 3689 9478 3700 9491
$$
OKC115-281032-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0092.151128T0936Z-151129T1715Z/
/QUAO2.1.ER.151128T0936Z.151129T0000Z.151129T1115Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Spring River near Quapaw.
* from late tonight to Sunday morning, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Friday, the stage was 18.66 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Spring River near Quapaw is expected to rise above
flood stage early Saturday morning and continue to rise to near
21.2 feet by Saturday evening. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, park and recreational areas experience minor
flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 9481 3682 9481 3682 9469 3695 9469
$$
OKC079-281032-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0083.151128T1722Z-151129T2316Z/
/PTAO2.2.ER.151128T1722Z.151129T0000Z.151129T1716Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Poteau.
* from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Friday, the stage was 5.64 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Poteau is expected to rise above
flood stage late Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 27.0
feet by Saturday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood
stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, severe valley flooding affects croplands and
county roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil Creek.
Old Highway 112 may become impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3513 9468 3495 9471 3495 9461 3506 9454 3513 9456
$$
OKC079-281032-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0084.151128T2017Z-151201T1050Z/
/PANO2.2.ER.151128T2017Z.151129T1800Z.151201T0450Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Poteau River near Panama.
* from Saturday afternoon to late Monday night, or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Friday, the stage was 19.33 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama is expected to rise above
flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue to rise to near
37.0 feet by early Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, extensive flooding of crop and pasturelands
occur between Shady Point and Arkoma. Many roads in the floodplain
become impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3521 9470 3504 9462 3523 9442 3540 9439 3540 9449
$$
OKC023-281032-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0088.151128T1353Z-151201T0508Z/
/ARCT2.2.ER.151128T1353Z.151129T1800Z.151130T2308Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Red River at Arthur City.
* from Saturday morning to Monday evening, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Friday, the stage was 20.33 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Red River at Arthur City is expected to rise above
flood stage Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 31.4 feet
by early Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, expect moderate flooding of pastureland
between the mouth of Blue River and Pecan Point. Land areas may be
cut off by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3396 9584 3383 9577 3384 9526 3397 9510 3399 9545
$$
OKC037-281032-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-151129T1500Z/
/SPCO2.1.ER.151127T2109Z.151128T1200Z.151129T0900Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Polecat Creek near Sapulpa.
* until Sunday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:02 PM Friday, the stage was 22.00 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Polecat Creek near Sapulpa will continue rising to
near 23.6 feet Saturday morning. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, widespread flooding affects pasturelands and
oil fields between Sapulpa and the Tulsa County line. Barns and
other outbuildings may be threatended by minor flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3600 9615 3592 9614 3599 9598 3606 9599
$$
OKC131-143-281032-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-151129T0745Z/
/CVLO2.1.ER.151128T0115Z.151128T1200Z.151129T0145Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Caney River near Collinsville.
* until late Saturday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Friday, the stage was 26.02 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Caney River near Collinsville will continue rising
to near 28.0 feet Saturday morning. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs. County
roads north of Collinsville become impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3635 9588 3630 9570 3636 9564 3643 9580
$$
OKC001-281031-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0086.151128T1044Z-151129T0849Z/
/WTTO2.1.ER.151128T1044Z.151128T1800Z.151129T0249Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Illinois River near Watts.
* from late tonight to late Saturday night, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Friday, the stage was 7.63 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above
flood stage early Saturday morning and continue to rise to near
14.9 feet by early Saturday afternoon. The river is expected to
fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas
border to Chewey Bridge. Permanent campgrounds are affected.
Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating.
&&
LAT...LON 3619 9478 3611 9478 3607 9453 3615 9453
$$
OKC021-281031-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0087.151129T0112Z-151201T0000Z/
/TALO2.1.ER.151129T0112Z.151129T1800Z.151130T1800Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* from Saturday evening to Monday evening, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Friday, the stage was 7.87 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise
above flood stage Saturday evening and continue to rise to near
13.6 feet by early Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge
downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge
near Eagles Bluff will be impassable. Extreme turbulence makes the
river too hazardous for floating.
&&
LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485
$$
ARC033-131-281031-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0090.151128T1513Z-151129T1720Z/
/VBUA4.1.ER.151128T1513Z.151129T0000Z.151129T1120Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Van Buren.
* from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Friday, the stage was 20.01 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The Arkansas River at Van Buren is expected to rise
above flood stage late Saturday morning and continue to rise to
near 23.0 feet by Saturday evening. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, minor lowland flooding occurs along the
shoreline from the I-540 bridge east towards Lavaca.
&&
LAT...LON 3540 9454 3531 9454 3531 9422 3539 9422 3549 9439
$$
ARC047-071-083-281031-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0091.151129T0341Z-151130T0313Z/
/OZGA4.1.ER.151129T0341Z.151129T1200Z.151129T2113Z.NO/
832 PM CST FRI NOV 27 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam.
* from Saturday evening to Sunday evening, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Friday, the stage was 342.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 357.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by late
Saturday evening and continue to rise to near 358.0 feet by Sunday
morning.The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 357.0 feet, flooding affects agricultural use lands
along the river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County.
Gas fields are also subject to flooding downstream. Equipment and
livestock should be moved to higher ground. North 5th Street in
Logan County near the Six Mile Levee begins to flood and may cut
off access to a nearby residence.
&&
LAT...LON 3546 9405 3550 9382 3542 9347 3536 9349
3531 9371 3540 9385
$$582 WGUS84 KTSA 280748 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 148 AM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair County. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-281548- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0086.151128T0917Z-151129T0220Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.151128T0917Z.151128T1200Z.151128T2020Z.NO/ 148 AM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 AM Saturday, the stage was 11.23 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning and continue to rise to near 15.1 feet by this morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Chewey Bridge. Permanent campgrounds are affected. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9478 3611 9478 3607 9453 3615 9453 $$ OKC021-281547- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.151129T0000Z-151130T1700Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151129T0000Z.151129T1200Z.151130T1100Z.NO/ 148 AM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from this evening to Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 AM Saturday, the stage was 8.48 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near 13.6 feet by Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff will be impassable. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
328 WGUS84 KTSA 281326 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 726 AM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair County. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-282126- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-151129T0807Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.151128T1220Z.151128T1800Z.151129T0207Z.NO/ 726 AM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until late tonight... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:00 AM Saturday, the stage was 12.91 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage this morning and continue to rise to near 14.5 feet by this afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Chewey Bridge. Permanent campgrounds are affected. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9478 3611 9478 3607 9453 3615 9453 $$ OKC021-282126- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.151129T0032Z-151130T1516Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151129T0032Z.151129T1800Z.151130T0916Z.NO/ 726 AM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from this evening to Monday morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:00 AM Saturday, the stage was 9.08 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near 13.4 feet by early Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff may be threatened. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
206 WGUS84 KTSA 282049 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 249 PM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-282119- /O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-151129T0807Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.151128T1225Z.151128T1400Z.151128T1541Z.NO/ 249 PM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Illinois River near Watts. * At 2:00 PM Saturday, the stage was 10.70 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * The river fell below flood stage late this morning. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts will continue falling and remain below flood stage. && LAT...LON 3619 9478 3611 9478 3607 9453 3615 9453 $$ OKC021-290448- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.151128T2106Z-151130T0700Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151128T2106Z.151129T1200Z.151130T0100Z.NO/ 249 PM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until late Sunday night, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:00 PM Saturday, the stage was 10.81 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue to rise to near 12.4 feet by Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
065 WGUS84 KTSA 290115 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 715 PM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-290915- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-151130T1100Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151128T2112Z.151129T1200Z.151130T0500Z.NO/ 715 PM CST SAT NOV 28 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until late Sunday night, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:00 PM Saturday, the stage was 11.57 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah will continue rising to near 12.5 feet Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
624 WGUS84 KTSA 290739 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 139 AM CST SUN NOV 29 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-291539- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-151201T0000Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151128T2112Z.151129T1800Z.151130T1800Z.NO/ 139 AM CST SUN NOV 29 2015 ...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until Monday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 AM Sunday, the stage was 12.51 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah will continue rising to near 13.0 feet this afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff may be threatened. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
071 WGUS84 KTSA 291254 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 654 AM CST SUN NOV 29 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-292054- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-151130T0900Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151128T2112Z.151129T0900Z.151130T0300Z.NO/ 654 AM CST SUN NOV 29 2015 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:00 AM Sunday, the stage was 12.41 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah will continue falling to below flood stage by tonight. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
168 WGUS84 KTSA 291916 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 116 PM CST SUN NOV 29 2015 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-300250- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-151130T0250Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151128T2112Z.151129T0900Z.151129T2050Z.NO/ 116 PM CST SUN NOV 29 2015 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until late afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:00 PM Sunday, the stage was 11.27 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah will continue falling and be below flood stage by late afternoon. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
216 WGUS84 KTSA 300132 FLSTSA FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 732 PM CST SUN NOV 29 2015 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-300202- /O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-151130T0250Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.151128T2112Z.151129T0900Z.151129T2041Z.NO/ 732 PM CST SUN NOV 29 2015 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * At 6:00 PM Sunday, the stage was 10.86 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * The river fell below flood stage this afternoon. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah will continue falling and remain below flood stage. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from Chewey Bridge downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence. && LAT...LON 3604 9498 3573 9498 3573 9487 3617 9472 3617 9485 $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Tulsa, OK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Nov 26, 11:25 AM CST, 3 hours 46 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 26, 11:25 AM CST, 3 hours 46 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Tulsa OK
1125 AM CST THU NOV 26 2015
.AVIATION...
CONCERNING TAF SITES KTUL/KRVS/KBVO/KMLC/KXNA/KFYV/KFSM/KROG.
INITIAL MVFR CIGS WILL LOWER THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD TO IFR AND
WILL BECOME PREVAILING ONCE A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH TONIGHT.
BRIEF LIFR CIGS POSSIBLE IN RAIN AND THUNDER AHEAD AND BEHIND THE
COLD FRONT. VSBYS IN RAIN AND THUNDER WILL MOSTLY REMAIN MVFR WITH
BRIEF IFR VSBYS POSSIBLE.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1049 AM CST THU NOV 26 2015/
DISCUSSION...
Showers have increased in coverage some across ne OK this morning.
Have opted to remove thunder for the rest of the morning based on
latest trends. Pops look good at this time through the
afternoon and will leave as is. Temperatures arent going to warm
but a few degrees more than what is currently observed...so mid
and upper 60s for the afternoon look fine at this point. Current
flood watch will be left as is with timing/onset of the heavier
rainfall remaining in agreement with latest model guidance. Will
also have to monitor ice potential across parts of ne OK Friday
into Saturday as some model guidance has become more consistent
with bringing below freezing temperatures into parts of the area.
Updated ZFP/PFM/AFM out shortly.
TSA Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
OK...Flash Flood Watch from 6 PM CST this evening through Saturday
afternoon for OKZ049-053-068>076.
Flash Flood Watch from 6 PM CST this evening through Friday
afternoon for OKZ056>058-060>067.
AR...Flash Flood Watch from 6 PM CST this evening through Saturday
afternoon for ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029.
SHORT TERM...23
&&
.TSA Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
OK...Flash Flood Watch from 6 PM CST this evening through Saturday
afternoon for OKZ049-053-068>076.
Flash Flood Watch from 6 PM CST this evening through Friday
afternoon for OKZ056>058-060>067.
AR...Flash Flood Watch from 6 PM CST this evening through Saturday
afternoon for ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029.
&&
AVIATION...23Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 26, 1:02 PM CST, 2 hours 9 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TULSA OK 102 PM CST THU NOV 26 2015 ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-271200- ADAIR OK-BENTON AR-CARROLL AR-CHEROKEE OK-CHOCTAW OK-CRAIG OK- CRAWFORD AR-CREEK OK-DELAWARE OK-FRANKLIN AR-HASKELL OK-LATIMER OK- LE FLORE OK-MADISON AR-MAYES OK-MCINTOSH OK-MUSKOGEE OK-NOWATA OK- OKFUSKEE OK-OKMULGEE OK-OSAGE OK-OTTAWA OK-PAWNEE OK-PITTSBURG OK- PUSHMATAHA OK-ROGERS OK-SEBASTIAN AR-SEQUOYAH OK-TULSA OK-WAGONER OK- WASHINGTON OK-WASHINGTON AR- 102 PM CST THU NOV 26 2015 ...WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOOD POTENTIAL BEGINNING TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY... ...FREEZING RAIN POTENTIAL ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY... THIS OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS AS WELL AS MUCH OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. RISK...LIMITED. AREA... NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA. ONSET...LATE AFTERNOON. FLASH FLOOD. RISK...ELEVATED. AREA...EASTERN OKLAHOMA. ONSET...TONIGHT. HEAVY RAIN. RISK...SIGNIFICANT. AREA...EASTERN OKLAHOMA. ONSET...THIS EVENING. AREA AT GREATEST RISK...NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA. SIGNIFICANT WINDS. RISK...LIMITED. AREA...EASTERN OKLAHOMA. ONSET...ONGOING. DISCUSSION... SHOWERS REMAIN ONGOING MUCH OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA EARLY THIS AFTERNOON. HOWEVER...RAIN AND THUNDER WILL INCREASED IN AREAL COVERAGE AS THE DAY PROGRESSES...WITH WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAIN WITH EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTHWESTERN ARKANSAS BY TONIGHT AS A COLD FRONT MOVES INTO THE AREA. UNSEASONABLY MOIST AIR WILL CONTINUE TO SPREAD INTO THE REGION...AND WILL SET THE STAGE FOR PERIODS OF HEAVY RAINFALL BEGINNING TONIGHT. THE HEAVY RAIN MAY RESULT IN FLASH FLOODING...MAINLY ACROSS EASTERN OKLAHOMA AS THESE LOCATIONS WILL REMAIN IN THE VICINITY OF THE FRONT THROUGH TONIGHT. SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT... LOCAL SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. FRIDAY...THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL...WINTER WEATHER POTENTIAL. SATURDAY...WINTER WEATHER POTENTIAL. SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...NO HAZARDS. EXTENDED DISCUSSION... RAIN WILL REMAIN ONGOING FRIDAY...AND THE FLOODING RISK WILL QUICKLY SHIFT TO SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. EVENT TOTALS THROUGH SATURDAY...THREE TO FIVE INCHES OF RAIN MAY BE COMMON WITH LOCAL AMOUNTS OF UP TO EIGHT INCHES...ESPECIALLY ACROSS SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA AND WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS. THESE LOCATIONS REMAIN THE GREATEST AREA OF CONCERN FOR FLASH FLOODING THROUGH THE EVENT. THE COLDEST TEMPERATURES WILL BE REALIZED ACROSS PARTS OF FAR NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON INTO SATURDAY. SURFACE TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO FALL TO JUST BELOW FREEZING LATER IN THE DAY FRIDAY HOLD INTO AND EARLY SATURDAY ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA. ICE ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN ONE AND TO TENTHS ARE BE POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF OSAGE AND PAWNEE COUNTIES. PARTS OF WASHINGTON...NOWATA COUNTIES AND OKFUSKEE COUNTIES MAY SEE AMOUNTS APPROACHING ONE TENTH OF AN INCH. ICING OF BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES WILL BE POSSIBLE IN THOSE LOCATIONS BY SATURDAY MORNING. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING STATEMENT... WIDESPREAD RAINFALL THAT WILL PERIODICALLY BE HEAVY IS FORECAST ACROSS EASTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS THROUGH MOST OF THE LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND. FLASH FLOODING WILL REMAIN A CONCERN ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA THROUGH THE EVENT...HOWEVER SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA AND WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS WILL LIKELY SEE THE MOST RAINFALL DURING THIS PERIOD WHICH WILL ONLY HEIGHTEN THE FLASH FLOOD AND RIVER FLOOD POTENTIAL...AND MAY IMPACT TRAVEL IN THESE AREAS. CONTINUE TO MONITOR UPDATED FORECASTS AS THEY ARE REFINED DURING THIS EVENT. WWW.SRH.NOAA.GOV/TULSA CONTAINS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 8:09 AM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | Ottawa | 4 days |
| Nov 26, 8:22 AM CST | River Flood Advisory | TSA | Cherokee | 36 hr |
| Nov 26, 3:04 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | LeFlore | 52 hr |
| Nov 26, 3:04 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | LeFlore | 4 days |
| Nov 26, 3:04 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | Pushmataha | 3 days |
| Nov 26, 3:11 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | Adair | 59 hr |
| Nov 26, 3:24 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | Choctaw | 3 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.