Flood watch: heavy rains expected on top of saturated soil Evan Jones May 11, 2017 1 minute read A flood watch takes goes into effect overnight. It’s a product of heavy downpours expected — on top of all the rainfall we’ve seen in recent weeks. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Rethinking librariesNext: Mother’s Day climate rally on Sunday Related Stories Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026
