Roanoke Valley below average for rainfall this year Bob Clark July 11, 2012 1 minute read The record breaking high temperatures of the past couple of weeks has left dry conditions around the area. The story from WFIR’s Bob Clark: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: President Obama to visit Roanoke FridayNext: Storm debris cleanup on Blue Ridge Parkway to last much of summer Related Stories Town of Rocky Mount adds land and residents Denise Membreno February 2, 2026 0 Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0