Nearly 40 years after historic flooding left downtown Roanoke underwater, the flood of 1985 is still etched into the city's memory.

“They went back to clean up and salvage what they could after the worst flooding in the history of the Roanoke Valley had left behind a path of destruction and millions of dollars in damage.

ROANOKE — Roanoke officials are working with the Woodford County and state emergency management agencies after last week's flooding. Plans are being made for debris pick-up and the American ...

The rainfall amounts varied. An area about a mile east of Salem got less than 2 inches while the Cave Spring area of Roanoke County, which was among the hardest hit, received between 4 and 6 ...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A memorial service has been announced for Roanoke County Fire & Rescue’s first fire chief. Tommy ...

WFXR Roanoke Mon, June 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM UTC Nearly 40 years after historic flooding left downtown Roanoke underwater, the flood of 1985 is still etched into the city's memory.

ROANOKE, VA – When heavy rain hits Roanoke, these streets don’t just flood — they vanish. Campbell Avenue. Salem Avenue. First Street. Underwater and overwhelmed. “When we do see flooding ...

Thomas Fuqua, Roanoke County’s first fire chief, was laid to rest Thursday after a lifetime of service that shaped the region ...

According to the department, on Saturday, May 24, retired Fire Chief Tommy Fuqua passed away at his Roanoke County home after a battle with cancer. Fuqua started as a volunteer firefighter at the age ...

The city’s swift water rescue team was recognized this week for its life-saving efforts during recent flooding events. U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith presented team members a copy of his remark ...

His 26-year career with Roanoke County Fire & Rescue saw many historic events including the flood of 1985 and a deadly fire at the Shenandoah Homes retirement home in 1989 that is still used as a ...