Roanoke also deals with stormwater runoff issues Gene Marrano August 29, 2017 1 minute read The historic flooding in Houston is made worse by that city’s long-term, steady growth – meaning more impervious surfaces and stormwater runoff. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a Roanoke City official about what they’re doing here: Share: Post navigation Previous: Two Roanoke men now in custody following alleged double robberyNext: Vistar opens new eye surgery center Related Stories Stephanie Moon Reynolds officially launches campaign for Roanoke City Council Web Staff May 25, 2026 Virginia and Virginia Tech selected for NCAA baseball tournament Clark Palmer May 25, 2026 Roanoke City Police investigating multi-vehicle crash that injured two people Clark Palmer May 25, 2026