CHEROKEE, OK — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Neosho River near Commerce affecting Ottawa County.
Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oklahoma...
Poteau River near Panama affecting Le Flore County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Tahlequah.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Hanging Rock do
Flooding in Cherokee, OK can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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