Despite hot, dry summer, Roanoke Valley water supplies are near full Bob Clark July 18, 2012 1 min 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 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025