Roanoke County grapples with floodprone properties – and what to do about it Gene Marrano November 13, 2018 1 minute read Tanglewood Mall (Photo: Randy Leftwich) Some high-profile flooding in Roanoke County several times this year has some wondering – what’s being done – or CAN be done about it? WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more in the first of several stories on those issues: Share: Post navigation Previous: How avoid increased chances of a winter house fireNext: Fuente reflects on Tech’s loss to Pitt Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026