Roanoke Valley below average for rainfall this year Bob Clark July 11, 2012 1 minute read The record breaking high temperatures of the past couple of weeks has left dry conditions around the area. The story from WFIR’s Bob Clark: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: President Obama to visit Roanoke FridayNext: Storm debris cleanup on Blue Ridge Parkway to last much of summer Related Stories Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum passes by razor-thin margin as legal challenges loom Ian Price April 22, 2026 How to choose the healthiest plants for your landscape Denise Membreno April 22, 2026