VDOT: this time, downed trees may be the bigger problem Evan Jones October 2, 2015 1 min read VDOT has crews on standby, ready to respond if and when high water or downed trees create road hazards in the next two days. And this time, it may the trees that create the greatest number of troubles, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Flash Flood Watch takes effect; High Wind Watch joins in tonightNext: APCO crews ready for storm response Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025