VDOT: this time, downed trees may be the bigger problem Evan Jones October 2, 2015 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Flash Flood Watch takes effect; High Wind Watch joins in tonightNext: APCO crews ready for storm response Related Stories The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0