Spring Foward
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night.
Barbourville flood photos
The following flood photos were taken in and around Barbourville March 2015.
This photo is of a farm in the Smokey area off Hwy 11 North. The trailer is nearly submerged.
Photo by Bobbie Poynter
Flood waters are creeping up on Turkey Creek Baptist Church.
Photo by Bobbie Poynter
The soccer field is completely submerged at Thompson Park.
Photo by Bobbie Poynter.
The American Legion and Legion Field is surrounded by several feet of water.
Photo by Bobbie Poynter
Beauty amongst the disaster. This ridge of beautiful icicles can be found along Hwy 718 in Flat Lick.
A gas worker had to don wading boots and trudge through several feet of water across Legion Field to turn off the gas at the American Legion.
Photo by Bobbie Poynter
Slick icy roads caused this truck to slide off the road in Boone Height on old Hwy 25E.
Photo by Bobbie Poynter
Flood waters cover Hwy 11 South about 2 miles outside of Barbourville.
Photo by Bobbie Poynter
Flooding across Hwy 11 So.
Flood waters cover Hwy 11 South about 2 miles outside of Barbourville. This was taken around 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
Photo by Bobbie Poynter
The Cumberland River is currently at 34.2 feet and should crest at 37.2 feet around 7 p.m. tonight. According to Lewis Jordan of Barbourville Water and Electric, the river would have to crest at 40 feet before the flood walls in Barbourville would need to be closed.
Knox schools closing
Knox County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, March 6, 2015.
Governor issues state of emergency
The governor has issued a state of emergency.
