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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026