Alert archive / Oklahoma / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 47, NWS Tulsa, OK
NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at Dec 17, 2021, 1:10 PM CST for Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 11:27 AM CST. It was in force for 35 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2021, 1:10 PM CST (19:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 18, 2021, 11:27 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 19, 2021, 10:08 PM CST
- In force
- 35 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 19:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Illinois River (AR OK) near Tahlequah (TALO2). The gauge peaked at 14.94 ft at Dec 19, 2021, 10:00 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.
822
WGUS44 KTSA 171910
FLWTSA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
110 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...The National Weather Service in Tulsa OK has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC021-180715-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0047.211219T0730Z-211220T0600Z/
/TALO2.1.ER.211219T0730Z.211219T1200Z.211220T0000Z.NO/
110 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD ADVISORY...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging
Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Extreme turbulence makes the
river too hazardous for floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM CST Friday the stage was 5.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Sunday morning to a crest of 11.9 feet Sunday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$9 follow-up statements
204
WGUS84 KTSA 180113
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
713 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties.
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC001-041-181315-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0046.211218T0830Z-211219T1116Z/
/WTTO2.1.ER.211218T0830Z.211218T1800Z.211219T0516Z.NO/
713 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Watts.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas
border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are
affected. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor
flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for
floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CST Friday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.9 feet early
Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472
$$
OKC021-181315-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0047.211218T2118Z-211220T1035Z/
/TALO2.1.ER.211218T2118Z.211219T1200Z.211220T0435Z.NO/
713 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CST Friday the stage was 5.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday afternoon to a crest of 13.9 feet Sunday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$526
WGUS84 KTSA 180649
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1249 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC021-181900-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0047.211218T2118Z-211220T1035Z/
/TALO2.1.ER.211218T2118Z.211219T1200Z.211220T0435Z.NO/
1249 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock
downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs
Bridge near Eagles Bluff will be impassable. Extreme turbulence
makes the river too hazardous for floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon to a crest of 13.9 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$595
WGUS44 KTSA 181414
FLWTSA
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
814 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC021-190215-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0047.211218T1727Z-211220T1530Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.211218T1727Z.211219T1200Z.211220T0930Z.NO/
814 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...From this morning to late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 15.0 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$
RBD662
WGUS84 KTSA 181905
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
105 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC021-190715-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211220T1400Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.211218T1639Z.211219T1200Z.211220T0800Z.NO/
105 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock
downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs
Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may
begin to flood. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous
for floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM CST Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$
RBD725
WGUS84 KTSA 190107
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
707 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware
Counties.
Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC001-021-041-191315-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211219T1856Z/
/CWYO2.1.ER.211218T1619Z.211219T0600Z.211219T1256Z.NO/
707 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 13.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487
$$
OKC001-041-191100-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-211219T1100Z/
/WTTO2.N.ER.211218T0913Z.211218T1900Z.211219T0500Z.NO/
707 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Watts.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas
border to near Fidler's Bend. Permanent campgrounds are affected.
Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CST Saturday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472
$$
OKC021-191315-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211220T1400Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.211218T1639Z.211219T1200Z.211220T0800Z.NO/
707 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CST Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$
MAB800
WGUS84 KTSA 191713
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1113 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC021-200515-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211220T1024Z/
/TALO2.1.ER.211218T1639Z.211219T1600Z.211220T0424Z.NO/
1113 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs from Hanging Rock
downstream towards Tahlequah. Access roads east of the Combs
Bridge near Eagles Bluff are impassable. Some cabins and parks may
begin to flood. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous
for floating.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$
RBD406
WGUS84 KTSA 191919
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
119 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC021-200730-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211220T1300Z/
/TALO2.1.ER.211218T1639Z.211219T1600Z.211220T0700Z.NO/
119 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring but the river is falling.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is falling and is forecast to fall below
flood stage just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$
RBD883
WGUS84 KTSA 200042
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
642 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC021-200830-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211220T0826Z/
/TALO2.N.ER.211218T1639Z.211219T1600Z.211220T0226Z.NO/
642 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging
Rock downstream towards Tahlequah. Floating the river is too
hazardous due to strong turbulence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling and remain below flood
stage.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$
05011
WGUS84 KTSA 200408
FLSTSA
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1008 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
OKC021-200515-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-211220T0408Z/
/TALO2.N.ER.211218T1639Z.211219T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue falling and will remain
below flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
3603 9496
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 7:57 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Adair, Haskell, McIntosh, Muskogee, Sequoyah | 2 hr |
| Dec 17, 8:11 AM CST | River Flood Advisory | TSA | Adair, Cherokee, Delaware | 11 hr |
| Dec 17, 8:13 AM CST | River Flood Advisory | TSA | Cherokee | 5 hr |
| Dec 17, 1:09 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TSA | Adair, Delaware | 35 hr |
| Dec 17, 3:02 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TSA | Pittsburg | 43 min |
| Dec 17, 3:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TSA | McIntosh, Pittsburg | 45 min |
| Dec 17, 5:35 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TSA | Mayes, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner | 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.