Alert archive / Oklahoma / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 18, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2018, 2:39 PM CDT for Adair County, Delaware County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Mar 27, 2018, 8:42 PM CDT. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 26, 2018, 2:39 PM CDT (19:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 27, 2018, 8:42 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2018, 5:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Adair County, OK, Delaware County, OK
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:39 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 Watts (WTTO2). The gauge peaked at 17.90 ft at Mar 28, 2018, 4:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 13 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 17 ft
- Major stage
- 23 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07195500, 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.
465 WGUS44 KTSA 261939 FLWTSA BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Tulsa OK 239 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018 ...The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-041-270339- /O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0018.180328T1103Z-180328T2230Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.180328T1103Z.180328T1200Z.180328T1630Z.NO/ 239 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018 The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Flood Warning for The Illinois River near Watts * from Wednesday morning to Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 PM Monday, the stage was 3.26 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 Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 13.3 feet Wednesday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. However, this forecast is based on 2.75 inches of rain. Heavier rainfall is possible in this area, which could cause the river to rise higher. Continue to monitor updates to this forecast. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC021-270339- /O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0019.180328T2139Z-180330T0200Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.180328T2139Z.180329T0600Z.180329T2000Z.NO/ 239 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018 The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Flood Warning for The Illinois River near Tahlequah * from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:30 PM Monday, the stage was 5.49 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday afternoon and continue to rise to near 12.8 feet by late Wednesday night. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. However, this forecast is based on 2.75 inches of rain. Heavier rainfall is possible in this area, which could cause the river to rise higher. Continue to monitor updates to this forecast. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff may be threatened. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
8 follow-up statements
868 WGUS84 KTSA 270049 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 749 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-041-270849- /O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0018.180328T1103Z-180328T2230Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.180328T1103Z.180328T1200Z.180328T1630Z.NO/ 749 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * from Wednesday morning to Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Monday, the stage was 3.30 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 13.3 feet by Wednesday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC021-270849- /O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0019.180328T2139Z-180330T0200Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.180328T2139Z.180329T0600Z.180329T2000Z.NO/ 749 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Monday, the stage was 5.52 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday afternoon and continue to rise to near 12.8 feet by Thursday before dawn . The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff may be threatened. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
172 WGUS84 KTSA 270736 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 236 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. OKC001-041-271535- /O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0018.180328T1103Z-180328T2230Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.180328T1103Z.180328T1200Z.180328T1630Z.NO/ 236 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * from Wednesday morning to Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 AM Tuesday, the stage was 3.29 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 13.3 feet by Wednesday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC021-271535- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0019.180328T1800Z-180330T0300Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.180328T1800Z.180329T0600Z.180329T2100Z.NO/ 236 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:30 AM Tuesday, the stage was 5.61 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue to rise to near 13.0 feet by Thursday before dawn . The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff may be threatened. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
715 WGUS84 KTSA 271317 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 817 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-041-272116- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0018.180328T1024Z-180328T2125Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.180328T1024Z.180328T1200Z.180328T1525Z.NO/ 817 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * from late tonight to Wednesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 AM Tuesday, the stage was 3.73 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 Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 13.4 feet by mid-morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC021-272116- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0019.180328T1940Z-180330T0210Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.180328T1940Z.180329T0600Z.180329T2010Z.NO/ 817 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 AM Tuesday, the stage was 5.81 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue to rise to near 12.9 feet late Wednesday night. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff may be threatened. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
924 WGUS44 KTSA 271943 FLWTSA BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Tulsa OK 243 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 ...The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair...Cherokee and Delaware Counties. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-041-280342- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0018.180328T0138Z-180329T0442Z/ /WTTO2.2.ER.180328T0138Z.180328T1200Z.180328T2242Z.NO/ 243 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts * from this evening to Wednesday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:00 PM Tuesday, the stage was 8.12 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near 17.5 feet by Wednesday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. * Impact...At 17.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC001-021-041-280342- /O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0021.180328T0712Z-180329T1236Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.180328T0712Z.180328T1800Z.180329T0636Z.NO/ 243 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Flood Warning for The Illinois River at Chewey * from late tonight to Thursday morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:15 PM Tuesday, the stage was 7.41 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue to rise to near 14.5 feet by early Wednesday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday before dawn. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Water begins to affect access to Winset Hollow. Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water impacts 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Moderate flooding of agricultural lands may result in livestock issues. Travel around Hanging Rock is impacted. Road access near the river is cut off to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge. Access to Winset Hollow is cut off. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-280342- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0019.180328T1008Z-180330T0712Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.180328T1008Z.180329T0600Z.180330T0112Z.NO/ 243 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah * from late tonight to late Thursday night, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:30 PM Tuesday, the stage was 6.46 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 15.4 feet late Wednesday night. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may begin to flood. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
564 WGUS84 KTSA 280108 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 808 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair...Cherokee and Delaware Counties. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-041-280908- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0018.180328T0142Z-180329T0436Z/ /WTTO2.2.ER.180328T0142Z.180328T1200Z.180328T2236Z.NO/ 808 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * until Wednesday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Tuesday, the stage was 11.73 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near 17.4 feet by Wednesday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. * Impact...At 17.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC001-021-041-280908- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0021.180328T0824Z-180329T1246Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.180328T0824Z.180328T1800Z.180329T0646Z.NO/ 808 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River at Chewey. * from late tonight to Thursday morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Tuesday, the stage was 9.99 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 14.4 feet by early Wednesday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday before dawn . * Impact...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Moderate flooding of agricultural lands may result in livestock issues. Travel around Hanging Rock is impacted. Road access near the river is cut off to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge. Access to Winset Hollow is cut off. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-280908- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0019.180328T0955Z-180330T0636Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.180328T0955Z.180329T0600Z.180330T0036Z.NO/ 808 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from late tonight to late Thursday night, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Tuesday, the stage was 7.91 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 15.4 feet by Thursday before dawn . The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may begin to flood. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
577 WGUS84 KTSA 280704 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 204 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...Arkansas... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair...Cherokee and Delaware Counties. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. Lee Creek near Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sequoyah Counties. OKC001-041-281505- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180329T0156Z/ /WTTO2.2.ER.180328T0233Z.180328T1200Z.180328T1956Z.NO/ 204 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:00 AM Wednesday, the stage was 16.41 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts will continue rising to near 18.0 feet this morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. Several cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may be flooded. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC001-021-041-281505- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0021.180328T0747Z-180329T1113Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.180328T0747Z.180328T1800Z.180329T0513Z.NO/ 204 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River at Chewey. * until Thursday morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:15 AM Wednesday, the stage was 11.60 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey is expected to rise above flood stage before dawn and continue to rise to near 14.4 feet by this afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday before dawn. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Moderate flooding of agricultural lands may result in livestock issues. Travel around Hanging Rock is impacted. Road access near the river is cut off to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge. Access to Winset Hollow is cut off. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-281505- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0019.180328T0840Z-180330T0400Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.180328T0840Z.180329T0600Z.180329T2200Z.NO/ 204 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:30 AM Wednesday, the stage was 10.15 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning and continue to rise to near 15.4 feet by Thursday before dawn. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may begin to flood. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$ ARC033-OKC135-281505- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-180328T1520Z/ /VBRA4.1.ER.180327T2234Z.180328T0003Z.180328T0920Z.UU/ 204 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Lee Creek near Van Buren. * until this morning, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:03 PM Tuesday, the stage was 403.1 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Flood stage is 401.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue falling to below flood stage by early this morning. * Impact...At 404.0 feet, Tailwater Park is inundated. Some permanent structures in the park are flooded. A recreational vehicle campground near Rena Road may be flooded. Rena Road is inundated by high water just east of the bridge over Lee Creek. && LAT...LON 3554 9437 3542 9437 3542 9442 3554 9452 $$
137 WGUS84 KTSA 281346 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 846 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Arkansas...Oklahoma... Lee Creek near Van Buren affecting Crawford and Sequoyah Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair...Cherokee and Delaware Counties. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-041-282146- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180329T0139Z/ /WTTO2.2.ER.180328T0233Z.180328T0900Z.180328T1939Z.NO/ 846 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 AM Wednesday, the stage was 16.31 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts will continue falling to below flood stage by this afternoon. * Impact...At 17.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC001-021-041-282146- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180329T1015Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.180328T0902Z.180328T1800Z.180329T0415Z.NO/ 846 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River at Chewey. * until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 AM Wednesday, the stage was 13.72 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey will continue rising to near 14.7 feet this afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Moderate flooding of agricultural lands may result in livestock issues. Travel around Hanging Rock is impacted. Road access near the river is cut off to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge. Access to Winset Hollow is cut off. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-282146- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180330T0312Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.180328T0900Z.180329T0000Z.180329T2112Z.NO/ 846 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 AM Wednesday, the stage was 12.21 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah will continue rising to near 15.3 feet Thursday before dawn. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may begin to flood. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$ ARC033-OKC135-281416- /O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-180328T1520Z/ /VBRA4.1.ER.180327T2234Z.180328T0003Z.180328T0542Z.UU/ 846 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Lee Creek near Van Buren. * At 6:38 AM Wednesday, the stage was 398.8 feet. * fell below flood stage at 12:42 AM Wednesday. * Flood stage is 401.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue falling to 393.0 feet by Thursday morning. && LAT...LON 3554 9437 3542 9437 3542 9442 3554 9452 $$
143 WGUS84 KTSA 281944 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 244 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair...Cherokee and Delaware Counties. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-041-282014- /O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180329T0139Z/ /WTTO2.2.ER.180328T0233Z.180328T0900Z.180328T1832Z.NO/ 244 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Illinois River near Watts. * At 2:00 PM Wednesday, the stage was 12.73 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * The river fell below flood stage this afternoon. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts will continue falling and remain below flood stage. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC001-021-041-290343- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180329T0945Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.180328T0902Z.180328T1700Z.180329T0345Z.NO/ 244 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River at Chewey. * until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:15 PM Wednesday, the stage was 14.45 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey will continue falling to below flood stage tonight. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Water begins to affect access to Winset Hollow. Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water impacts 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-290343- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180330T0341Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.180328T0900Z.180329T0600Z.180329T2141Z.NO/ 244 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:30 PM Wednesday, the stage was 13.11 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah will continue rising to near 15.1 feet late tonight. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday evening. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may begin to flood. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
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 Mar 26, 1:02 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 26, 1:02 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
102 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018
.AVIATION...
CONCERNING TAF SITES KTUL/KRVS/KBVO/KMLC/KXNA/KFYV/KFSM/KROG.
A difficult TAF period which will be focused on rain showers and
thunderstorm timing through much of the period. Trough across the
desert southwest is allowing abundant moisture to stream northward
into the Southern Plains allowing scattered showers and
thunderstorms this morning and early afternoon. Additionally, a
cold front is slowly sagging southward and will move into the area
by Tuesday morning. Showers and thunderstorms will increase in
coverage ahead of this front. It is likely that several rounds of
convection will impact the terminals, and an axis of heavy rain is
expected to set-up across eastern Oklahoma and northwest
Arkansas. Given the uncertainty of exactly where this heavy rain
axis will set up will have an impact on the duration of
thunderstorm activity at any one terminal. Terminals impacted will
likely see periods of moderate to heavy rain after 00-03Z and
continuing into Tuesday morning.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 1048 AM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018/
..UPDATE...
DISCUSSION...
A line of showers and scattered thunderstorms have moved into the
CWA late this morning. A few stronger storms have developed and
may produce some small hail and heavy rain. Better chances for
strong to marginally severe storms will be tonight with front
moving into the forecast area. These storms will continue to move
north and east with time with scatter showers continuing into the
afternoon. Another round of thunderstorms will begin to approach
portions of eastern Oklahoma later this afternoon and activity
will increase into the evening hours as low-level jet increases
across the Southern Plains. In addition, an axis of heavy rain
will set-up as the front sags southward overnight. Several rounds
of heavy rain are expected and the Flood Watch remains in effect
for much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.
Main forecast changes in the near-term have focused on
precipitation trends, and will continue to be updated as these
trends play out.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL 70 57 58 44 / 60 90 80 20
FSM 69 63 68 52 / 80 70 90 70
MLC 72 63 65 47 / 70 80 90 40
BVO 70 54 54 41 / 60 90 70 20
FYV 66 60 63 45 / 80 90 100 60
BYV 66 59 62 45 / 70 90 90 70
MKO 69 61 62 46 / 80 90 90 30
MIO 67 55 56 42 / 70 90 90 20
F10 70 61 61 45 / 60 90 80 20
HHW 75 65 70 52 / 60 40 90 70
&&
.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Flood Watch from 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday evening
for OKZ049-053-057-058-060>076.
AR...Flood Watch from 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday evening
for ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029.
&&
SHORT TERM...11
AVIATION.....11Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 26, 12:47 PM CDT, 1 hour 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1247 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018 ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-271045- 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- 1247 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018 ...HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING LIKELY EARLY THIS WEEK... This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as much of Eastern Oklahoma. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. RISK...Elevated. AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas. ONSET...Mid Afternoon. FLASH FLOOD. RISK...Limited. AREA...Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas. ONSET...This Evening. HEAVY RAIN. RISK...Elevated. AREA...Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas. ONSET...This Evening. DISCUSSION... Thunderstorms activity will increase late this afternoon and continue into the evening and overnight hours. A few storms from mid afternoon into the evening may produce hail to the size of half dollars and winds approaching 60 mph...however, greatest threat for strong to severe storms will generally be focused from south-central Oklahoma into southwest portions of northeast Oklahoma. The heavy rain and flash flooding risk will increase during the evening and overnight across northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas. A Flood Watch is in effect for most of the area beginning at 7 pm this evening. SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT... Activation of the Regional Spotter Network Likely. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. TUESDAY...Thunderstorm Potential...Heavy Rain Potential. WEDNESDAY through SUNDAY...No Hazards. EXTENDED DISCUSSION... Thunderstorms with a heavy rain and flooding potential are expected to be ongoing across parts of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas on Tuesday morning, with additional development likely through the day. The main axis of heavy rainfall will slowly shift southeastward into parts of southeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas, as a cold front pushes slowly through the region. The aforementioned Flood Watch is in effect through 7 pm Tuesday. In addition to the heavy rain and flash flood threats, a few strong to severe thunderstorms may also occur in parts of southeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas on Tuesday afternoon and evening. weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Mar 26, 10:15 AM CDT, 4 hours 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1015 AM CDT MON MAR 26 2018
OKZ061-062-067-261545-
Rogers OK-Wagoner OK-Mayes OK-
1015 AM CDT MON MAR 26 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN ROGERS...
SOUTHWESTERN MAYES AND NORTHERN WAGONER COUNTIES UNTIL 1045 AM CDT...
At 1015 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Oneta, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.
Locations in or near the path include...
Broken Arrow... Coweta...
Chouteau... Inola...
Oneta... Mazie...
LAT...LON 3628 9541 3610 9522 3589 9570 3598 9576
3607 9576
TIME...MOT...LOC 1515Z 241DEG 37KT 3601 9569Special weather statement, Mar 26, 11:50 AM CDT, 2 hours 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1150 AM CDT MON MAR 26 2018 OKZ062-067-068-261715- Cherokee OK-Wagoner OK-Mayes OK- 1150 AM CDT MON MAR 26 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MAYES...EAST CENTRAL WAGONER AND NORTHERN CHEROKEE COUNTIES UNTIL 1215 PM CDT... At 1150 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles east of Coweta to 3 miles northwest of Okay. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Dime size hail will be possible with these storms. Locations in or near the path include... Wagoner... Okay... Hulbert... Peggs... Sequoyah State Park... Lost City... LAT...LON 3612 9519 3604 9489 3585 9532 3594 9563 TIME...MOT...LOC 1650Z 240DEG 50KT 3594 9557 3589 9535
Special weather statement, Mar 26, 12:07 PM CDT, 2 hours 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1207 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018
OKZ062-063-067-068-261730-
Cherokee OK-Delaware OK-Wagoner OK-Mayes OK-
1207 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN DELAWARE...
SOUTHEASTERN MAYES...EAST CENTRAL WAGONER AND NORTHERN CHEROKEE
COUNTIES UNTIL 1230 PM CDT...
At 1206 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles west of Peggs to 5 miles southeast of Sequoyah
State Park. Movement was northeast at 60 mph.
Dime size hail will be possible with these storms.
Locations in or near the path include...
Tahlequah... Fort Gibson...
Hulbert... Oaks...
Leach... Scraper...
Peggs... Twin Oaks...
Rose... Sequoyah State Park...
Lost City...
LAT...LON 3635 9482 3596 9480 3581 9514 3581 9524
3610 9528
TIME...MOT...LOC 1706Z 231DEG 53KT 3607 9519 3584 9516The office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 10:15 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Wagoner | 30 min |
| Mar 26, 11:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Wagoner | 25 min |
| Mar 26, 12:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Cherokee | 23 min |
| Mar 26, 2:39 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | TSA | Cherokee | 4 days |
| Mar 26, 2:45 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Delaware | 67 hr |
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River Flood Warnings in Oklahoma, 2018Every river flood warning in 2018
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.