Illinois River (AR OK) near Tahlequah

Last updated: Jun 21, 2025, 3:48 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 31 - devastating flooding occurs along the Illinois River from near Hanging Rock to the headwaters of Lake Tenkiller. Impacts will be similar to the record flood of 30.7 feet in December 2015. State Highway 10 is closed northeast of its intersection with Highway 51. Many cabins and parks are severely flooded or are totally isolated for an extended duration. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
  • 29 - devastating flooding occurs along the Illinois River from near Hanging Rock to the headwaters of Lake Tenkiller. State Highway 10 is closed northeast of its intersection with Highway 51. Many cabins and parks are severely flooded or are totally isolated for an extended duration. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation. This will approach the record flood of 30.7 feet in December 2015.
  • 27 - devastating flooding occurs along the Illinois River from near Hanging Rock to the headwaters of Lake Tenkiller. State Highway 10 is closed northeast of its intersection with Highway 51. Many cabins and parks are severely flooded or are totally isolated for an extended duration. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation. This will exceed the April 2011 flood of 26 feet and approach the May 1950 flood of 27.9 feet.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 35.9258, -94.9225
RFC ABRFC
State OK
WFO TSA
County Cherokee
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 07196500
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 15.16 ft on 06-08-2025
2. 13.31 ft on 05-27-2025 (P)
3. 13.31 ft on 05-26-2025 (P)
4. 12.33 ft on 05-21-2025 (P)
5. 10.37 ft on 05-03-2025

Historic Crests

1. 30.69 ft on 12-28-2015
2. 29.29 ft on 04-30-2017
3. 27.94 ft on 05-10-1950
4. 27.53 ft on 05-06-2022
5. 26.00 ft on 01-01-1916

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 683.08 ft
moderate Flooding 679.08 ft
minor Flooding 676.08 ft
action 674.08 ft
Latest Value 672.62 ft
Gauge Zero 665.08 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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