More rains headed our way – and this time, flooding becomes much more possible Evan Jones September 28, 2015 1 minute read Yesterday’s rain was a record-setter for the date in Roanoke, and many parts of our listening area got even more. There are no major problems so far, but that may change in coming days as more rain heads our way. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Republican Roe seeks to unseat long-time Roanoke Co. Clerk of Court McGrawNext: UPDATE: Body recovered from river is missing Roanoke man Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026