Alert archive / Oklahoma / River Flood Warnings in 2019
River Flood Warning 113, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at Nov 6, 2019, 9:20 AM CST for Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Nov 7, 2019, 9:35 PM CST. It was in force for 32 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 6, 2019, 9:20 AM CST (15:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 7, 2019, 9:35 PM CST
- Expired
- Nov 9, 2019, 5:39 AM CST
- In force
- 32 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tulsa, OK
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Cherokee County, OK
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:20 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 14.46 ft at Nov 8, 2019, 6:00 PM 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.
463 WGUS44 KTSA 061521 FLWTSA BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Tulsa OK 920 AM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 ...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. OKC001-041-062319- /O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0112.191107T2220Z-191108T1800Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.191107T2220Z.191108T0600Z.191108T1200Z.NO/ 920 AM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Flood Warning for The Illinois River near Watts * from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 AM Wednesday, the stage was 4.70 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday afternoon and continue to rise to near 14.3 feet late Friday night. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Permanent campgrounds are affected. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC021-062319- /O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0113.191108T0407Z-191109T2120Z/ /TALO2.1.ER.191108T0407Z.191108T1800Z.191109T1520Z.NO/ 920 AM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Flood Warning for The Illinois River near Tahlequah * from Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 AM Wednesday, the stage was 7.50 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage late Thursday evening and continue to rise to near 13.4 feet by early Friday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff may be threatened. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
10 follow-up statements
987 WGUS44 KTSA 061908 FLWTSA BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Tulsa OK 108 PM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 ...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. OKC001-041-070307- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0112.191107T1451Z-191109T0014Z/ /WTTO2.2.ER.191107T1451Z.191108T0000Z.191108T1814Z.NO/ 108 PM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts * from Thursday morning to Friday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:30 PM Wednesday, the stage was 4.68 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 20.0 feet by Thursday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday 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. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, severe flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Water will reach the base of the building at River Valley Raceway. Farmlands and permanent camgrounds are inundated. Numerous cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are flooded. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC001-021-041-070307- /O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0114.191107T2015Z-191109T0806Z/ /CWYO2.2.ER.191107T2015Z.191108T1200Z.191109T0206Z.NO/ 108 PM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a * Flood Warning for The Illinois River at Chewey * from Thursday afternoon to late Friday night, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:15 PM Wednesday, the stage was 5.46 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue to rise to near 16.4 feet by Friday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening. * Impact...At 17.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. Several cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may be flooded. Livestock is threatened. Access roads near the river are cut off. Roads near Hanging Rock are impacted. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-070307- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0113.191107T2027Z-191110T0320Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191107T2027Z.191108T1800Z.191109T2120Z.NO/ 108 PM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah * from Thursday afternoon to Saturday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:30 PM Wednesday, the stage was 7.50 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 Thursday afternoon and continue to rise to near 17.0 feet by early Friday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. * Impact...At 17.0 feet, severe flooding occurs from Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may be flooded to a depth of a couple of feet. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
611 WGUS84 KTSA 070103 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 703 PM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-070902- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0113.191107T2051Z-191110T0300Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191107T2051Z.191108T1800Z.191109T2100Z.NO/ 703 PM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from Thursday afternoon to Saturday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:30 PM Wednesday, the stage was 7.47 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue to rise to near 16.8 feet by early Friday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. * Impact...At 17.0 feet, severe flooding occurs from Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may be flooded to a depth of a couple of feet. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
958 WGUS84 KTSA 070702 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 102 AM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 ...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. OKC001-041-071501- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0112.191107T2048Z-191108T1954Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.191107T2048Z.191108T0600Z.191108T1354Z.NO/ 102 AM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * from this afternoon to Friday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:30 AM Thursday, the stage was 4.77 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 afternoon and continue to rise to near 15.6 feet by Friday before dawn. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Permanent campgrounds are affected. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC001-021-041-071501- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0114.191108T0430Z-191109T0055Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.191108T0430Z.191108T1200Z.191108T1855Z.NO/ 102 AM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River at Chewey. * from this evening to Friday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:15 AM Thursday, the stage was 5.61 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey is expected to rise above flood stage tonight and continue to rise to near 12.9 feet by Friday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Water begins to affect access to Winset Hollow. Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water impacts 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-071501- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0113.191108T0134Z-191109T2212Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191108T0134Z.191108T1800Z.191109T1612Z.NO/ 102 AM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from this evening to Saturday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:30 AM Thursday, the stage was 7.51 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near 14.1 feet by early Friday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock 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 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
771 WGUS84 KTSA 071317 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 717 AM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-072117- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0113.191108T0049Z-191110T0150Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191108T0049Z.191108T1800Z.191109T1950Z.NO/ 717 AM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 ...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from this evening to Saturday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:30 AM Thursday, the stage was 8.27 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near 17.6 feet by early Friday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. * Impact...At 18.0 feet, severe flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Highway 10 near Hanging Rock northeast of Tahlequah is impassable. Some cabins and parks are severely flooded. This is a very dangerous situation. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
853 WGUS84 KTSA 071933 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 133 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 ...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. OKC001-041-080332- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-191109T0138Z/ /WTTO2.2.ER.191107T2024Z.191108T0600Z.191108T1938Z.NO/ 133 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * until Friday evening. * At 12:30 PM Thursday, the stage was 11.83 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 afternoon and continue to rise to near 17.3 feet late tonight. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday 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 $$ OKC001-021-041-080332- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0114.191108T0318Z-191109T0936Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.191108T0318Z.191108T1200Z.191109T0336Z.NO/ 133 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 ...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River at Chewey. * from this evening to late Friday night. * At 1:15 PM Thursday, the stage was 9.54 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey is expected to rise above flood stage tonight and continue to rise to near 14.3 feet by Friday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday evening. * Impact...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Moderate flooding of agricultural lands may result in livestock issues. Travel around Hanging Rock is impacted. Road access near the river is cut off to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge. Access to Winset Hollow is cut off. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-080332- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0113.191108T0310Z-191110T0454Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191108T0310Z.191109T0000Z.191109T2254Z.NO/ 133 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 ...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * from this evening to Saturday evening. * At 12:30 PM Thursday, the stage was 8.91 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage tonight and continue to rise to near 15.2 feet by Friday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday 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 $$
638 WGUS84 KTSA 080114 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 714 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Polecat Creek near Sapulpa affecting Creek County. Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties. Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair...Cherokee and Delaware Counties. Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County. OKC001-041-080913- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-191108T2226Z/ /WTTO2.1.ER.191107T2110Z.191108T0600Z.191108T1626Z.NO/ 714 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Watts. * until Friday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:30 PM Thursday, the stage was 15.55 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts will continue rising to near 16.3 feet Friday before dawn. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday morning. * Impact...At 17.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC001-021-041-080913- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0114.191108T0428Z-191109T0600Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.191108T0428Z.191108T1200Z.191109T0000Z.NO/ 714 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River at Chewey. * from this evening to late Friday night, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:15 PM Thursday, the stage was 10.90 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey is expected to rise above flood stage tonight and continue to rise to near 13.6 feet by Friday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening. * 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 $$ OKC021-080913- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0113.191108T0335Z-191110T0148Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191108T0335Z.191109T0000Z.191109T1948Z.NO/ 714 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until Saturday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:30 PM Thursday, the stage was 10.23 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah is expected to rise above flood stage tonight and continue to rise to near 14.4 feet by Friday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff will be impassable. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$ OKC037-080913- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0115.000000T0000Z-191108T2051Z/ /SPCO2.1.ER.191107T1730Z.191108T0600Z.191108T1451Z.NO/ 714 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Polecat Creek near Sapulpa. * until Friday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:54 PM Thursday, 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 Friday before dawn. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday 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 3606 9599 3599 9598 3592 9614 3600 9615 $$ OKC079-080913- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0116.191108T0325Z-191109T0537Z/ /PANO2.1.ER.191108T0325Z.191108T1200Z.191108T2337Z.NO/ 714 PM CST Thu Nov 7 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Poteau River near Panama. * until Friday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:30 PM Thursday, the stage was 27.53 feet. * Flood stage is 29.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The Poteau River near Panama is expected to rise above flood stage tonight and continue to rise to near 31.2 feet by Friday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 31.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs. Williams Road east of Panama is flooded. && LAT...LON 3540 9449 3540 9439 3523 9442 3504 9462 3521 9470 $$ Lacy
422 WGUS84 KTSA 081307 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 707 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2019 ...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. OKC001-041-081337- /O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0112.000000T0000Z-191108T2254Z/ /WTTO2.2.ER.191107T2110Z.191108T0400Z.191108T0956Z.NO/ 707 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2019 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Illinois River near Watts. * At 6:30 AM Friday, the stage was 10.76 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * The river fell below flood stage early this morning. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Watts will continue falling and remain below flood stage. && LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472 $$ OKC001-021-041-082107- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0114.000000T0000Z-191109T0240Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.191108T0543Z.191108T1145Z.191108T2040Z.NO/ 707 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River at Chewey. * until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:15 AM Friday, the stage was 13.56 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring but the river is falling. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey will continue falling to below flood stage by this afternoon. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Water begins to affect access to Winset Hollow. Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water impacts 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-082107- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191109T2100Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191108T0320Z.191108T1800Z.191109T1500Z.NO/ 707 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2019 The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until Saturday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:30 AM Friday, the stage was 12.73 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 14.0 feet this evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock 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 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
667 WGUS84 KTSA 081852 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1252 PM CST Fri Nov 8 2019 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair...Cherokee and Delaware Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC001-021-041-081922- /O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0114.000000T0000Z-191109T0240Z/ /CWYO2.1.ER.191108T0543Z.191108T1145Z.191108T1617Z.NO/ 1252 PM CST Fri Nov 8 2019 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Illinois River at Chewey. * At 12:15 PM Friday, the stage was 10.47 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * The river fell below flood stage late this morning. * Forecast...The Illinois River at Chewey will continue falling and remain below flood stage. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases due to strong turbulence. && LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487 $$ OKC021-090251- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191109T2116Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191108T0320Z.191109T0000Z.191109T1516Z.NO/ 1252 PM CST Fri Nov 8 2019 ...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until Saturday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:30 PM Friday, the stage was 13.76 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 14.0 feet this evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock 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 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
595 WGUS84 KTSA 090121 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 721 PM CST Fri Nov 8 2019 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-090920- /O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191110T0000Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191108T0320Z.191109T0000Z.191109T1800Z.NO/ 721 PM CST Fri Nov 8 2019 ...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening... The Flood Warning continues for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * until Saturday evening, or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:30 PM Friday, the stage was 14.42 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah will continue falling to below flood stage by early Saturday afternoon. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs Bridge near Eagles Bluff will be impassable. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating. && LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496 3603 9496 $$
277 WGUS84 KTSA 091139 FLSTSA Flood Statement National Weather Service Tulsa OK 539 AM CST Sat Nov 9 2019 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. OKC021-091209- /O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191110T0000Z/ /TALO2.2.ER.191108T0320Z.191109T0000Z.191109T1800Z.NO/ 539 AM CST Sat Nov 9 2019 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Illinois River near Tahlequah. * At 5:30 AM Saturday, the stage was 10.40 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The Illinois River near Tahlequah crested Friday evening and has fallen below flood stage early this morning. The river is expected to remain above the action stage of 9.0 feet through Sunday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. 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 Nov 6, 5:39 AM CST, 3 hours 41 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 6, 5:39 AM CST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
539 AM CST Wed Nov 6 2019
.AVIATION...
CONCERNING TAF SITES KTUL/KRVS/KBVO/KMLC/KXNA/KFYV/KFSM/KROG.
Scattered showers and MVFR ceilings are generally prevailing and
should continue into the afternoon hours. Showers and isolated
storms will increase in coverage by late afternoon and focus
across NE OK into NW AR with flight conditions lowering
accordingly. The developing axis of heaviest rains will spread
southeastward tonight with IFR conditions likely. Gusty northerly
winds will mark cold frontal passage late tonight.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 252 AM CST Wed Nov 6 2019/
DISCUSSION...
Main forecast concern continues to be the likelihood of heavy
rainfall and flooding tonight and into tomorrow morning. The
biggest changes from the previous forecast include a northward
shift in the main axis of heaviest rainfall amounts and the
issuance of a Flash Flood Watch for most of the forecast area.
Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are ongoing mainly
across parts of eastern Oklahoma early this morning in response to
a modest low level jet. This activity will translate eastward
through the rest of the morning, with the focus likely to be from
southeast Oklahoma into northwest Arkansas by sunrise.
More widespread area of rain with embedded thunderstorms will
begin to move into the forecast area mid to late this afternoon in
response to the approaching upper level jet. Overall coverage and
intensity of the rainfall will increase this evening and
overnight, especially near the cold front. The position of the
front and the location of the best upper level support favors
areas between I-44 and I-40 for the highest rainfall amounts this
evening, with an increasing southeastward push into tomorrow
morning. HRRR and HREF data from this morning reinforce this
thinking as well. Overall amounts from 1 to 3 inches continue to
appear most likely, with isolated amounts in the 4 to 5 inch range
remaining possible. The Flash Flood Watch will run from this
evening through midday Thursday for all of our western Arkansas
counties, in addition to eastern Oklahoma from I-44 southward to
Pushmataha County.
Much colder and drier air will move into the area tomorrow,
leading to a fairly quick end to the rainfall during the
afternoon, if not before then. Expect an early high temperature,
with falling temperatures for a good chunk of the area. After a
cold night tomorrow night, temperatures should begin to rebound on
Friday beneath sunny skies. However, the substantial temperature
jump remains on tap for Saturday. Forecast highs will continue to
reflect values a few degrees above blended guidance, with
prevailing westerly low level winds favoring a fairly warm day.
Attention then turns to the next strong cold front set to move
through sometime Monday. Some uncertainty remains on exactly when
the front will move through, although its arrival is delayed from
the timing in yesterday's data. There will probably be at least a
small window for precipitation development with the frontal
passage, especially across parts of southeast Oklahoma and west
central Arkansas. Will carry a small chance for wintry
precipitation across northern portions of the area, but there
remains a good chance that any precipitation will occur ahead of
the cold air. Expect a cold beginning to the work week.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL 68 39 43 25 / 60 100 50 0
FSM 66 52 55 28 / 70 100 90 10
MLC 68 46 49 29 / 70 100 90 10
BVO 67 37 43 20 / 60 100 20 0
FYV 62 42 46 23 / 60 100 90 10
BYV 62 40 43 23 / 60 100 90 10
MKO 67 44 47 26 / 70 100 80 10
MIO 64 36 41 22 / 60 100 50 0
F10 68 41 44 26 / 70 100 80 10
HHW 69 55 59 32 / 60 90 100 10
&&
.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Flash Flood Watch from this evening through Thursday morning for
OKZ049-060>076.
AR...Flash Flood Watch from this evening through Thursday morning for
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029.
&&
AVIATION.....07Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 6, 5:03 AM CST, 4 hours 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Tulsa OK 503 AM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-071115- 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- 503 AM CST Wed Nov 6 2019 This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as much of Eastern Oklahoma. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. FLASH FLOOD. RISK...Elevated. AREA...Along and south of Interstate 44. ONSET...After 6 PM. HEAVY RAIN. RISK...Significant. AREA...Along and south of Interstate 44. ONSET...After 6 PM. THUNDERSTORMS WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING. RISK...Limited. AREA...Much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. ONSET...Throughout today and tonight. DISCUSSION... Showers and isolated thunderstorms will persist this morning with an increase in coverage during the mid to late afternoon hours. Rainfall amounts through today will generally remain below one half inch. Widespread and locally heavy rainfall will develop this evening and persist into the overnight hours. The heaviest rains are expected along and south of Interstate 44 where a Flash Flood Watch has been posted. Rains will end from north to south beginning late tonight and continuing through the day on Thursday. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches will be common, with isolated amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible. Additionally, while severe weather is not expected, any stronger storms may produce small hail. SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT... Spotter Activation Not Expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. THURSDAY...High Wind Potential. FRIDAY through SUNDAY...No Hazards. MONDAY...Winter Weather Potential. TUESDAY...No Hazards. EXTENDED DISCUSSION... Gusty northerly winds and sharply colder temperatures will prevail on Thursday with rains ending during the day. Cool and dry weather returns Friday with a quick warm up on Saturday. The next strong cold front arrives late Sunday with a low chance of a light wintry mix across far northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas on Monday. Temperatures are forecast to remain well below seasonal normals for early next week. weather.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 6, 2:58 AM CST | Flash Flood Watch | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Delaware, Haskell and 11 more | 33 hr |
| Nov 6, 9:20 AM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | Adair, Delaware | 51 hr |
| Nov 6, 9:34 AM CST | River Flood Advisory | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Delaware | 3 days |
| Nov 6, 9:34 AM CST | River Flood Advisory | TSA | Cherokee, Delaware | 38 hr |
| Nov 6, 1:08 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Delaware | 61 hr |
| Nov 6, 1:11 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | Creek | 35 hr |
| Nov 6, 1:11 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | LeFlore | 47 hr |
| Nov 6, 1:20 PM CST | River Flood Advisory | TSA | Sequoyah | 12 hr |
| Nov 6, 4:57 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Craig, Nowata, Rogers | 3 hr |
| Nov 6, 5:03 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Osage | 27 min |
| Nov 6, 5:06 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Pawnee | 24 min |
| Nov 6, 5:09 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Ottawa | 36 min |
| Nov 6, 5:25 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Osage | 35 min |
| Nov 6, 5:34 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Creek | 26 min |
| Nov 6, 5:50 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Washington | 25 min |
| Nov 6, 5:54 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Osage, Washington | 3 hr |
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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.