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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Tulsa, OK

April 19, 2025Cherokee County, Oklahoma

NWS Tulsa, OK issued this river flood warning at Apr 19, 2025, 8:49 AM CDT for Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Apr 20, 2025, 9:21 AM CDT. It was in force for 53 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 19, 2025, 8:49 AM CDT (13:49 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 20, 2025, 9:21 AM CDT
Expired: Apr 22, 2025, 2:35 PM CDT
In force: 53 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 13:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Illinois River (AR OK) near Tahlequah (TALO2). The gauge peaked at 15.29 ft at Apr 21, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT.

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.

360 
WGUS44 KTSA 191349
FLWTSA

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
849 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...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.

&&

OKC021-200200-
/O.NEW.KTSA.FL.W.0013.250420T2230Z-250422T1653Z/
/TALO2.1.ER.250420T2230Z.250421T1700Z.250422T1052Z.NO/
849 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Tuesday 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 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 13.7 feet early Monday
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
    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


$$

12 follow-up statements

813 
WGUS84 KTSA 191919
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
219 PM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

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

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

&&

OKC021-200730-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.250420T1942Z-250422T1652Z/
/TALO2.1.ER.250420T1942Z.250421T1800Z.250422T1052Z.NO/
219 PM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Tuesday 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 1:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 13.7 feet early Monday
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
    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


$$

543 
WGUS44 KTSA 200052
FLWTSA

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
752 PM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Oklahoma...

  Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties.

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

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

&&

OKC001-041-201300-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0014.250420T0712Z-250422T0851Z/
/WTTO2.2.ER.250420T0712Z.250421T1200Z.250422T0251Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Watts.

* WHEN...From late tonight to early Tuesday 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 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.7 feet Monday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472


$$

OKC021-201300-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.250420T1800Z-250423T0843Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1800Z.250422T0000Z.250423T0243Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO EARLY 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to early Wednesday 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 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.4 feet Monday
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday
    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


$$

OKC001-021-041-201300-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0015.250420T1845Z-250422T1800Z/
/CWYO2.2.ER.250420T1845Z.250421T1800Z.250422T1200Z.NO/
752 PM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO EARLY 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to early Tuesday 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 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.3 feet early Monday
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

409 
WGUS84 KTSA 200721
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
221 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

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

  Illinois River near Watts affecting Delaware and Adair Counties.

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

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

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

&&

OKC001-041-201930-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250422T0800Z/
/WTTO2.2.ER.250420T0352Z.250421T1200Z.250422T0200Z.NO/
221 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Watts.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday 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 1:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4
    feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
    Monday evening.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472


$$

OKC001-021-041-201930-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0015.250420T1536Z-250422T1800Z/
/CWYO2.2.ER.250420T1536Z.250421T1800Z.250422T1200Z.NO/
221 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO EARLY TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...From this morning to early Tuesday 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 1:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this morning to a crest of 15.3 feet early Monday
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

OKC021-201930-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.250420T1636Z-250423T0632Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1636Z.250422T0000Z.250423T0032Z.NO/
221 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO EARLY WEDNESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...From this morning to early Wednesday 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 1:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this morning to a crest of 15.0 feet Monday evening. It
    will then fall below flood stage Tuesday 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


$$

05

322 
WGUS84 KTSA 201421
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
921 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

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

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

  Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties.

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

&&

OKC001-021-041-210230-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0015.250420T1421Z-250422T1800Z/
/CWYO2.2.ER.250420T1023Z.250421T1800Z.250422T1200Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO EARLY TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...From this morning to early Tuesday 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 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3
    feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

OKC001-041-210230-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250422T0646Z/
/WTTO2.2.ER.250420T0352Z.250421T1200Z.250422T0046Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Watts.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday 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 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this afternoon to a crest of 17.4 feet tomorrow morning. It
    will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472


$$

OKC021-210230-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.250420T1421Z-250423T0228Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1013Z.250422T0000Z.250422T2028Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO LATE TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...From this morning to late Tuesday evening.

* 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 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
      3603 9496


$$

140 
WGUS84 KTSA 201931
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
231 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

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

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

  Illinois River near Watts affecting Adair and Delaware Counties.

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

&&

OKC001-021-041-210745-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250422T2324Z/
/CWYO2.2.ER.250420T1023Z.250421T1800Z.250422T1724Z.NO/
231 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

* 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 2:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
    feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage early Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

OKC001-041-210745-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250422T1330Z/
/WTTO2.2.ER.250420T0352Z.250421T1200Z.250422T0730Z.NO/
231 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Watts.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday 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 1:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472


$$

OKC021-210745-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250423T2000Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1013Z.250422T0000Z.250423T1400Z.NO/
231 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7
    feet this evening and then fall slightly to 14.4 feet around
    midnight. The river will begin to rise again overnight to a
    crest of 16.2 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below
    flood stage late Wednesday 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


$$

762 
WGUS84 KTSA 210150
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
850 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 at Chewey affecting Delaware, Adair and Cherokee 
  Counties.

  Illinois River near Watts affecting Delaware and Adair Counties.

&&

OKC021-211400-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250424T0600Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1013Z.250422T0000Z.250424T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 15.4 feet just
    after midnight tonight and remain near that level through
    sunrise Monday. The river will begin to rise again Monday
    morning, cresting at 16.2 feet Monday evening. It will then
    fall below flood stage Wednesday 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


$$

OKC001-021-041-211400-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250422T2324Z/
/CWYO2.2.ER.250420T1023Z.250421T1800Z.250422T1724Z.NO/
850 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

* 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 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
    feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage early Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

OKC001-041-211400-
/O.CON.KTSA.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250422T1330Z/
/WTTO2.2.ER.250420T0352Z.250421T1200Z.250422T0730Z.NO/
850 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Watts.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday 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 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472


$$

467 
WGUS84 KTSA 210746
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
246 AM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

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

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

&&

OKC021-212000-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250423T0600Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1013Z.250422T0000Z.250423T0000Z.NO/
246 AM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday 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.
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    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


$$

296 
WGUS84 KTSA 211429
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

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

  Caney River near Collinsville affecting Tulsa and Rogers Counties.

  Illinois River near Watts affecting Delaware and Adair Counties.

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

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

&&

OKC131-143-220230-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250422T1621Z/
/CVLO2.1.ER.250420T2219Z.250421T1800Z.250422T1021Z.NO/
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Caney River near Collinsville.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs. County 
  roads north of Collinsville may be covered with water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.5
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3643 9580 3636 9564 3630 9570 3635 9588


$$

OKC001-021-041-220230-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250422T1200Z/
/CWYO2.1.ER.250420T1023Z.250421T1800Z.250422T0600Z.NO/
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* 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 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just
    after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

OKC001-041-220200-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250422T0155Z/
/WTTO2.1.ER.250420T0352Z.250421T0430Z.250421T1955Z.NO/
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Watts.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* 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 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is falling and expected to fall below
    flood stage this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472


$$

OKC021-220230-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250422T2220Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1013Z.250421T0230Z.250422T1620Z.NO/
929 AM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* 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 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tomorrow 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


$$

865 
WGUS84 KTSA 211920
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
220 PM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

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

  Caney River near Collinsville affecting Tulsa and Rogers Counties.

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

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

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

  Illinois River near Watts affecting Delaware and Adair Counties.

&&

OKC001-041-212030-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250421T1920Z/
/WTTO2.1.ER.250420T0352Z.250421T0430Z.250421T1642Z.NO/
220 PM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Illinois River near Watts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage and will
    continue falling.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3619 9474 3615 9453 3607 9453 3611 9472


$$

OKC131-143-220730-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250422T1232Z/
/CVLO2.1.ER.250420T2219Z.250421T0400Z.250422T0632Z.NO/
220 PM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Caney River near Collinsville.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs. County 
  roads north of Collinsville may be covered with water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 26.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3643 9580 3636 9564 3630 9570 3635 9588


$$

OKC001-021-041-220700-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-250422T0654Z/
/CWYO2.1.ER.250420T1023Z.250421T1045Z.250422T0054Z.NO/
220 PM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's 
  Bend to near Hanging Rock. Water affects 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 1:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

OKC021-220730-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250422T2235Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1013Z.250421T0230Z.250422T1635Z.NO/
220 PM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* 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 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is cresting and will begin falling this
    evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
    tomorrow 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


$$

505 
WGUS84 KTSA 220102
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
802 PM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

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

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

&&

OKC021-221315-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250422T2330Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1013Z.250421T2330Z.250422T1730Z.NO/
802 PM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* 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 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is cresting and will begin falling later
    this evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    around midday Tuesday.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
      3603 9496


$$

Lacy

054 
WGUS84 KTSA 221334
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
Issued by National Weather Service Norman OK
834 AM CDT Tue Apr 22 2025

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

  Spring River near Quapaw affecting Ottawa County.

  Neosho River near Commerce affecting Ottawa County.

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

&&

OKC115-222145-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T2141Z/
/QUAO2.1.ER.250421T0038Z.250421T0830Z.250422T1541Z.NO/
834 AM CDT Tue Apr 22 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Spring River near Quapaw.

* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, minor agricultural flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this morning.
  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3695 9469 3682 9469 3682 9481 3695 9481


$$

OKC115-230145-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250424T1554Z/
/COMO2.2.ER.250420T2028Z.250422T0945Z.250424T0954Z.NO/
834 AM CDT Tue Apr 22 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Neosho River near Commerce.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, moderate agricultural flooding occurs. 
  Riverview Park experiences moderate flooding. State Highway 125 
  near the fairgrounds will be closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is cresting and will begin to fall late
    this afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood
    stage early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3700 9491 3689 9478 3681 9488 3700 9510


$$

OKC021-222030-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250422T2029Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1013Z.250421T2330Z.250422T1429Z.NO/
834 AM CDT Tue Apr 22 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.

* 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 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this 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


$$

227 
WGUS84 KTSA 221935
FLSTSA

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
Issued by National Weather Service Norman OK
235 PM CDT Tue Apr 22 2025

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

  Neosho River near Commerce affecting Ottawa County.

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

  Spring River near Quapaw affecting Ottawa County.

  Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.

&&

OKC115-222045-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250422T1935Z/
/QUAO2.1.ER.250421T0038Z.250421T0830Z.250422T1543Z.NO/
235 PM CDT Tue Apr 22 2025

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Spring River near Quapaw.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage and will
    continue falling.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3695 9469 3682 9469 3682 9481 3695 9481


$$

OKC021-222045-
/O.CAN.KTSA.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250422T1935Z/
/TALO2.2.ER.250420T1013Z.250421T2330Z.250422T1434Z.NO/
235 PM CDT Tue Apr 22 2025

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Illinois River near Tahlequah.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage and will
    continue falling. The river will remain too dangerous for
    recreational floating until Wednesday morning.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3612 9487 3606 9481 3576 9487 3576 9496
      3603 9496


$$

OKC115-230745-
/O.EXT.KTSA.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250424T1305Z/
/COMO2.2.ER.250420T2028Z.250422T1830Z.250424T0705Z.NO/
235 PM CDT Tue Apr 22 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Neosho River near Commerce.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, moderate agricultural flooding occurs. 
  Riverview Park experiences moderate flooding. State Highway 125 
  near the fairgrounds will be closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is cresting and will remain nearly
    steady through Wednesday morning before it starts to fall.
    The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
    Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3700 9491 3689 9478 3681 9488 3700 9510


$$

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 Apr 19, 6:44 AM CDT, 2 hours 5 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Updated at 248 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025
Additional rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this weekend. All severe hazards are possible, with large hail being the most likely hazard type.
Prolonged heavy rainfall will likely result in areas of flash flooding and main stem river flooding this weekend.
Drier weather returns early next week, but unsettled weather resumes by midweek.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 19, 6:44 AM CDT, 2 hours 5 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
644 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 248 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

  - Additional rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are
    expected this weekend. All severe hazards are possible, with
    large hail being the most likely hazard type.

  - Prolonged heavy rainfall will likely result in areas of flash
    flooding and main stem river flooding this weekend.

  - Drier weather returns early next week, but unsettled weather
    resumes by midweek.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today)
Issued at 248 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

The frontal boundary continues to sag slowly south early this
morning, and currently extends from near Fayetteville to
McAlester. This boundary may move a bit farther south this
morning, especially as current convection continues and additional
showers and storms approach southeast Oklahoma from the southwest
early this morning and help to reinforce the boundary to the
south.

The overall severe weather threat is slowly diminishing at this
time, but isolated severe storms will remain possible through
about mid morning across parts of western Arkansas and southeast
Oklahoma. Heavy rainfall and localized flooding will also continue
to be a concern early this morning, especially across parts of far
eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.

We should see a relative break later this morning through much of
the afternoon, with a more general light to moderate rainfall and
perhaps a few rumbles of thunder, but little risk of severe
weather. Temperatures today will not warm much, with daytime highs
just a few degrees above the current readings, and even below the
current readings in parts of southeast Oklahoma where convection
will arrive over the next few hours.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tonight through Friday)
Issued at 248 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

Showers and thunderstorms will ramp up again this evening and
overnight as the main upper level storm system approaches from the
west. Severe storms and heavy rainfall will again become a major
concern, especially by late tonight into Sunday as the frontal
boundary tries to lift north. Large hail is likely to be the main
severe weather threat, but an increasing threat of all hazards
may begin to develop by late tonight depending on just how far
north the frontal boundary lifts.

The severe weather and heavy rain threat will continue into
Sunday, with an enhanced severe weather threat in northwest
Arkansas by Sunday afternoon where more surface heating may occur
prior to the passage of a cold front.

Any lingering showers and storms will end quickly Sunday evening,
with dry and mild weather then expected for Monday and Tuesday.
Unsettled weather returns Wednesday through the end of the week as
weak shortwaves traverse the established southwest upper flow
pattern. This pattern is consistent with scattered showers and
storms just about every day, but not with many periods of
categorical pops as shown by the NBM, and have thus lowered NBM
pops during this time frame.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 644 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

Multiple rounds of showers and storms will continue to spread
across the CWA today and tonight while a frontal boundary holds
over the region. Within the convection, periods of IFR/MVFR
conditions, gusty winds and heavy rains are forecast through the
period. Outside of the stronger convection, conditions varying
between IFR to low end VFR are forecast today, with the greater
potential of getting back to VFR in southeast Oklahoma and
northwest Arkansas, south of the boundary. This evening into
tonight as the greater storm potentials move over the CWA,
IFR/MVFR conditions are forecast to become common for the CWA
again through the end of the TAF period.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
TUL   57  54  68  45 / 100 100  90   0
FSM   69  65  73  49 /  90  90  90  20
MLC   67  63  70  47 /  90  90  90   0
BVO   54  51  67  43 / 100 100  90   0
FYV   65  60  69  45 / 100  90 100  20
BYV   62  58  70  49 / 100  90  90  30
MKO   62  59  70  46 /  90 100  90   0
MIO   57  54  67  45 / 100  90 100  10
F10   59  56  69  46 / 100  90  80   0
HHW   73  67  70  49 /  80  80  80  10

&&

.TSA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OK...Flood Watch through Sunday evening for OKZ054>076.

AR...Flood Watch through Sunday evening for ARZ001-002-010-011-019-
     020-029.

&&

SHORT TERM...05
LONG TERM....05
AVIATION...20

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 19, 5:23 AM CDT, 3 hours 26 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
523 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-201000-
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-
523 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...SEVERE STORM AND FLASH FLOOD POTENTIAL CONTINUES THROUGH THE
WEEKEND...

This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
	ONSET...Late Afternoon.

FLASH FLOOD.
	RISK...Limited.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
	ONSET...Ongoing.

HEAVY RAIN.
	RISK...Significant.
	AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
	ONSET...Ongoing.

DISCUSSION...
Periods of showers and thunderstorms will continue today and
tonight across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. A few of
the thunderstorms may become severe late this afternoon and early
this evening across parts of southeast Oklahoma and west central
Arkansas in the vicinity of a stalled out frontal boundary. Large
hail and damaging winds will be the main severe weather threats.

Later this evening and overnight, a strong upper level storm
system will approach from the west. This will result in showers
and storms becoming more organized, and the threat of severe
weather and heavy rainfall will increase across much of eastern
Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. The heavy rainfall may result in
both flash flooding and main-stem river flooding. Large hail and
damaging winds will again be the main severe weather threats
overnight, but a low tornado threat may develop towards Sunday
morning, especially if the stalled out front begins to lift to the
north.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Local Spotter Activation May Be Needed.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
SUNDAY...Thunderstorm Potential...High Wind Potential...
         Heavy Rain Potential.
MONDAY...No Hazards.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY...Thunderstorm Potential...Heavy Rain Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
The severe weather threat will continue into Sunday afternoon,
with the potential for all severe weather hazards, especially
across far eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Heavy
rainfall may continue to lead to flash flooding and main-stem
river flooding as well.

After a quiet start to next week, unsettled weather will return by
the middle to latter part of the week, with scattered
thunderstorms expected each day.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 19, 2:55 AM CDT, 5 hours 54 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
255 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

ARZ002-190815-
Carroll AR-
255 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL CARROLL COUNTY
THROUGH 315 AM CDT...

At 255 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near
Urbanette, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Pleasant Ridge...                 Urbanette...
Grandview...                      Oak Hill...
Blue Eye...                       Berryville...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
northwestern Arkansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3636 9363 3649 9374 3650 9371 3650 9334
TIME...MOT...LOC 0755Z 240DEG 50KT 3644 9357

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 19, 5:39 AM CDT, 3 hours 10 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
539 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

OKZ057-058-062-063-067>070-191130-
Adair OK-Muskogee OK-Craig OK-Cherokee OK-Delaware OK-Ottawa OK-
Mayes OK-Wagoner OK-
539 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CRAIG...DELAWARE...
SOUTHEASTERN OTTAWA...MAYES...NORTHWESTERN ADAIR...EASTERN WAGONER...
CHEROKEE AND NORTHEASTERN MUSKOGEE COUNTIES THROUGH 630 AM CDT...

At 539 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 3 miles north of Adair to near Okay. Movement was
east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects.

Locations in or near the path include...
Pensacola...                      Jay...
Honey Creek State Park...         Cherokee State Park...
Lake Eucha State Park...          Locust Grove...
Fort Gibson...                    Disney Little Blue State Park...
Cayuga...                         Okay...
Big Cabin...                      Strang...
Leach...                          Hoot Owl...
Zena...                           Cleora...
Chloeta...                        Chouteau...
Scraper...                        Murphy...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 269 and 278.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3650 9462 3640 9460 3586 9460 3574 9539
      3654 9532 3675 9462
TIME...MOT...LOC 1039Z 255DEG 44KT 3649 9525 3583 9530

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special weather statement, Apr 19, 6:22 AM CDT, 2 hours 27 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
622 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

ARZ001-010-OKZ063-069-191200-
Benton AR-Washington AR-Adair OK-Delaware OK-
622 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT BENTON...NORTHERN WASHINGTON...
SOUTHEASTERN DELAWARE AND NORTHERN ADAIR COUNTIES THROUGH 700 AM
CDT...

At 621 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 2 miles east of South West City to 3 miles east
of Colcord to 2 miles west of Watts to 2 miles northwest of Christie.
Movement was northeast at 75 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects.

Locations in or near the path include...
Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...Cincinnati...
Savoy...                          Tontitown...
Larue...                          Pea Ridge...
Cave Springs...                   Wedington...
Gallitin...                       War Eagle...
Highfill...                       Vaughn...
Monte Ne...                       Siloam Springs...
Healing Springs...                Springtown...
Miller...                         Farmington...
Goshen...                         Cherokee City...

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 61 and 93.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3610 9398 3590 9480 3606 9467 3623 9468
      3650 9461 3650 9387
TIME...MOT...LOC 1121Z 233DEG 64KT 3652 9457 3627 9463 3610 9462 3599
9472

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special weather statement, Apr 19, 7:06 AM CDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
706 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

ARZ019-029-OKZ072-076-191230-
Sebastian AR-Crawford AR-Sequoyah OK-Le Flore OK-
706 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN CRAWFORD...NORTHWESTERN
SEBASTIAN...SOUTHEASTERN SEQUOYAH AND NORTHEASTERN LE FLORE COUNTIES
THROUGH 730 AM CDT...

At 706 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from Gans to 4 miles southwest of Panama. Movement was
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects.

Locations in or near the path include...
Shibley...                        Scullyville...
Arkoma...                         Braden...
Spiro...                          Cowlington...
Figure Five...                    Mill Creek...
Roland...                         Moffett...
Panama...                         Cottonwood...
Fort Smith...                     Uniontown...
Fort Smith Regional Airport...    Dora...
Van Buren...                      Furry...
Cedarville...                     Muldrow...

This includes the following highways,
 Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 0 and 8.
 Interstate 40 in Oklahoma between mile markers 312 and 328.
 Interstate 540 between mile markers 1 and 14.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3574 9425 3535 9430 3509 9477 3541 9474
TIME...MOT...LOC 1206Z 227DEG 45KT 3539 9470 3513 9474

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special weather statement, Apr 19, 7:49 AM CDT, 1 hour before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
749 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

ARZ029-OKZ076-191330-
Sebastian AR-Le Flore OK-
749 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN SEBASTIAN AND
SOUTHEASTERN LE FLORE COUNTIES THROUGH 830 AM CDT...

At 749 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 7 miles southwest of Bokoshe to 7 miles south of
Lake Wister State Park to 6 miles southwest of Whitesboro. Movement
was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects.

Locations in or near the path include...
Arkola...                         Patterson...
Huntington...                     Crossroads...
Dayton...                         Big Cedar...
Poteau...                         Wister...
Midland...                        Lake Wister State Park...
Heavener...                       Howe...
Whitesboro...                     Hartford...
Hodgen...                         Muse...
Mansfield...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3506 9425 3506 9423 3497 9424 3495 9434
      3496 9437 3493 9445 3456 9446 3460 9494
      3466 9494 3481 9483 3507 9490 3513 9414
      3510 9414
TIME...MOT...LOC 1249Z 266DEG 44KT 3510 9484 3482 9478 3462 9494

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Special weather statement, Apr 19, 8:23 AM CDT, 26 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
823 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

ARZ011-191415-
Madison AR-
823 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MADISON COUNTY
THROUGH 915 AM CDT...

At 822 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 2 miles east of Japton to 4 miles northeast of
Cass. Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects.

Locations in or near the path include...
Dutton...                         Aurora...
Red Star...                       Pettigrew...
St. Paul...                       Weathers...
Kingston...                       Witter...
Brashears...                      Boston...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3595 9349 3593 9349 3592 9351 3588 9351
      3588 9352 3576 9352 3577 9381 3598 9379
      3610 9348 3608 9348 3608 9345 3597 9345
TIME...MOT...LOC 1322Z 250DEG 25KT 3596 9376 3574 9376

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 18, 8:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Cherokee	45 min
Apr 18, 8:20 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Adair, Cherokee, Delaware	40 min
Apr 18, 8:27 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	McIntosh, Muskogee	33 min
Apr 18, 8:34 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Tulsa	41 min
Apr 18, 8:39 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Adair, Delaware	66 min
Apr 18, 8:41 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Craig, Rogers	34 min
Apr 18, 9:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Delaware	28 min
Apr 18, 9:13 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Craig	47 min
Apr 18, 9:16 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Rogers	29 min
Apr 18, 9:35 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Adair	25 min
Apr 18, 9:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Adair, Delaware	33 min
Apr 18, 10:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	McIntosh, Okfuskee, Okmulgee	39 min
Apr 18, 10:38 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TSA	Okfuskee, Okmulgee	4 hr
Apr 18, 10:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Wagoner	44 min
Apr 18, 10:54 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Craig, Rogers	51 min
Apr 18, 11:09 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Craig, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers	43 min
Apr 18, 11:12 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Okfuskee	33 min
Apr 18, 11:22 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Okfuskee, Okmulgee	27 min
Apr 18, 11:27 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Muskogee, Wagoner	33 min
Apr 18, 11:34 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Adair, Cherokee, Delaware, Mayes, Muskogee, Wagoner	41 min
Apr 19, 12:09 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Pittsburg	36 min
Apr 19, 12:15 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	TSA	Adair, Cherokee, Delaware	45 min
Apr 19, 12:40 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Osage, Pawnee	28 min
Apr 19, 1:02 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Okfuskee	43 min
Apr 19, 1:13 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TSA	Adair, Cherokee, Delaware, Muskogee, Wagoner	3 hr
Apr 19, 1:26 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Adair, Sequoyah	49 min
Apr 19, 2:01 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	Adair, Sequoyah	44 min
Apr 19, 2:50 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TSA	Adair, Delaware	5 hr
Apr 19, 5:39 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Adair, Cherokee, Delaware, Mayes	51 min
Apr 19, 6:52 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TSA	Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner	4 hr
Apr 19, 7:06 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	Sequoyah	24 min
Apr 19, 7:10 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TSA	LeFlore, Sequoyah	50 min
Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TSA	Adair, Delaware	3 hr
Apr 19, 7:49 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TSA	LeFlore	41 min
Apr 19, 8:50 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	TSA	Adair, Delaware	54 hr
Apr 19, 8:51 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	TSA	Adair, Cherokee, Delaware	59 hr
Apr 19, 8:53 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	TSA	LeFlore	18 hr
Apr 19, 1:10 PM CDT	River Flood Advisory	TSA	Cherokee, Delaware	47 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.