Despite hot, dry summer, Roanoke Valley water supplies are near full Bob Clark July 18, 2012 1 minute read Carvins Cove (Western VA Water Authority Photo) Many areas of the country are now dealing with severe drought conditions, and while Roanoke has also endured a hot, dry summer, the valley’s water supply appears to be in very good shape. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Botetourt residents have until Saturday to take storm debris to the landfillNext: National forest areas still closed in wake of June windstorm Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026