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River Flood Warning 48, NWS Tulsa, OK

December 17, 2021Adair County, Cherokee County, Delaware County, Oklahoma

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at Dec 17, 2021, 7:11 PM CST for Adair County, Cherokee County, Delaware County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 9:39 AM CST. It was in force for 26 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Dec 17, 2021, 7:11 PM CST (01:11 UTC)
In effect from: Dec 18, 2021, 9:39 AM CST
Expired: Dec 19, 2021, 11:15 AM CST
In force: 26 hr
Issued by: NWS Tulsa, OK
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Adair County, OK, Cherokee County, OK, Delaware County, OK

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Illinois River (AR OK) at Chewey (CWYO2). The gauge peaked at 14.01 ft at Dec 18, 2021, 8:00 PM CST.

Action stage: 9 ft
Minor stage: 12 ft
Moderate stage: 15 ft
Major stage: 20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07196090, 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.

298 
WGUS44 KTSA 180111
FLWTSA

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
711 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 at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware 
  Counties.


OKC001-021-041-181315-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0048.211218T1620Z-211219T1816Z/
/CWYO2.1.ER.211218T1620Z.211219T0000Z.211219T1215Z.NO/
711 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD ADVISORY...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 5.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late Saturday morning to a crest of 14.5 feet Saturday
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487


$$

5 follow-up statements

456 
WGUS84 KTSA 180648
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1248 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Oklahoma...

  Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware 
  Counties.


OKC001-021-041-181900-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0048.211218T1431Z-211219T1815Z/
/CWYO2.1.ER.211218T1431Z.211219T0000Z.211219T1215Z.NO/
1248 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...From this morning to early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:15 AM CST Saturday the stage was 9.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this morning to a crest of 14.5 feet this evening. 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


$$

490 
WGUS84 KTSA 181417
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
817 AM 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.


OKC001-021-041-190230-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0048.211218T1539Z-211219T2040Z/
/CWYO2.1.ER.211218T1539Z.211219T0000Z.211219T1440Z.NO/
817 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...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 7:15 AM CST Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this morning to a crest of 14.0 feet this evening. 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


$$

RBD

384 
WGUS84 KTSA 181907
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
107 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Oklahoma...

  Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware 
  Counties.


OKC001-021-041-190715-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211219T1824Z/
/CWYO2.1.ER.211218T1619Z.211219T0000Z.211219T1224Z.NO/
107 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON 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 12:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 12.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
    feet this evening. 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


$$

RBD

725 
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


$$

MAB

406 
WGUS84 KTSA 191715
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1115 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Oklahoma...

  Illinois River at Chewey affecting Adair, Cherokee and Delaware 
  Counties.

OKC001-021-041-191815-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-211219T1715Z/
/CWYO2.1.ER.211218T1619Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Illinois River at Chewey.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 8.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will continue to fall and remain below
    flood.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9472 3611 9471 3606 9481 3612 9487


$$

RBD

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tulsa, OK issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Dec 17, 6:12 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	McIntosh	33 min
Dec 17, 6:43 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Haskell	32 min
Dec 17, 6:47 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	28 min
Dec 17, 6:48 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	TSA	Haskell, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg	4 hr
Dec 17, 7:15 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Sequoyah	30 min
Dec 17, 7:17 PM CST	River Flood Advisory	TSA	Cherokee, Delaware	24 hr
Dec 17, 7:17 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	28 min
Dec 17, 7:41 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	34 min
Dec 17, 7:49 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	26 min
Dec 17, 8:10 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	35 min
Dec 17, 8:15 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	30 min
Dec 17, 8:39 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Latimer	36 min
Dec 17, 8:43 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Latimer, Pittsburg	36 min
Dec 17, 9:18 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Haskell	42 min
Dec 17, 9:46 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Sequoyah	44 min
Dec 17, 10:27 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	TSA	Adair, Haskell, LeFlore, Sequoyah	4 hr
Dec 17, 11:50 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	TSA	Latimer, LeFlore	4 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.