Save the Illinois River, Inc.
24369 E 757 Rd.
Tahlequah, OK 74464-1949
(918) 284-9440

Flooding on Illinois River

Save the Illinois River Inc. | Environment | May 26, 2025

The National Weather Service of Tulsa issued a flood watch for Cherokee County, which is in effect until 7 p.m., Monday, May 26.

“Additional rainfall forecasts of two-four inches through Monday evening continue across the region. This will bring storm total rainfall amounts into the three–six-inch range with isolated amounts around eight inches. The heavy rains have already produced flash flooding and mainstem river flooding,” NWS stated on its website.

Source:  Tahlequah Daily Press, Monday, May 26, 2025