Residents urged to exercise caution in flood-prone areas of Roanoke County
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke County Fire & Rescue has issued a crucial advisory for residents and travelers in the area, highlighting several streets and roads prone to flooding. The following areas have a history of experiencing high water levels or even structural flooding during heavy rain or significant weather events. Additionally, some roads on the list have previously been affected by mud or rock slides, making them particularly hazardous during storms.
Residents and visitors are urged to exercise extreme caution when traveling through these locations, especially during heavy rains or flooding conditions. Avoid these areas if possible to reduce the risk of accidents or becoming stranded.
Areas to Watch in North County
- John Richardson Road
- Palm Valley Drive (including Verndale Road and Palm Valley Drive)
- Tinkerbell Lane
Vinton Area Locations
- Stonebridge Circle – 2900
- Tinker Ave – 500
- Walnut Ave from 4th Street to the Railroad Trestle
Cave Spring Area
- Crystal Creek Road (near Ball Park)
- Halevan Road (near Garst Mill Park)
- South Park Circle
- Garst Cabin
- Dover Drive
- Grandin Road Ext – 5700
- Crest Hill Drive at the Bridge
- Electric Road at Cordell Drive
- Sugar Loaf Mountain Road (noted for previous slides)
- Crest Hill Drive between Hillbrook (noted for previous slides)
- Bent Mountain Road near Coleman Road (noted for previous slides)
Catawba and Hollins Areas
- Millers Cove Road
- Dent Road/Williamson Road
- Lamar Ave/Hugh Ave
- Williamson Road near Hollins University
- Meadow Brook Village
- Ardmore Drive
- Crutchlow
- Peters Creek Road/Oakeys
- Olsen Road/N. Barrens
Mt. Pleasant Area
- Bennington St. (Roanoke City heading towards Vinton)
- Pitzer Road
- Ferguson Valley Road
Clearbrook and Bent Mountain Areas
- Back Creek Road
- Back Creek Road/Starlight Lane
- Franklin Road (near Lowes)
- Starkey Road (near Green Briar)
- Starlight Lane (under the Parkway bridge)
- Bent Mountain Road near the VDOT shed, 8089, 8571, and Back Creek Orchard (all noted for previous slides)
Fort Lewis and Masons Cove Areas
- Allie Lane
- Bohon Hollow Road
- Booher Drive
- Butt Hollow Road from Locust Grove to Texas Hollow
- Cove Hollow Road
- Creekside Drive/Lilly Drive
- Daughtery Road/Spicewood Lane
- Dixie Caverns Camp Ground
- Dry Hollow
- Gladden Road
- Gum Springs Road
- Harborwood Road
- Heslip Trailer Park (Stones Keep Lane)
- Mill Lane Bridge (Salem)
- Northwest River Road (near Train Trestle)
- Poor Mountain (past the RR track)
- River Bend Drive
- Southwest River Road (near Train Trestle)
- Texas Hollow Road at 1100
- Uphill Drive (Dry Hollow)
- West River Road at 4700
- West River Road/Poor Mountain (near Train Trestle)
- West Riverside Drive (near the Green Houses)
- Wildwood Road at 1700 and 2500
- Zana Road
- Bendemeer at 4000
- Bradshaw Road at 5400, 5800, and 7200
- Bromley Road at 2800
- Catawba Valley Drive at 2900
- Poage Valley Road Ext. at 6501
- Timber Bridge Road
- Old Bent Mountain Road/Old Mill Road
- Bent Mountain Road at 6500 (noted for previous slides)
- Ridglea Road
- Read Mountain near Challenger Avenue/Carson Road
Roanoke County Fire & Rescue advises all residents to stay informed about weather conditions and heed warnings during periods of heavy rainfall. Flooding can occur rapidly, and it is essential to avoid these areas to ensure safety.
