Station Name: ROANOKE RIVER ALONG ROUTE 626 AT LAFAYETTE, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,181 feet

Nearest Address:
5603 Lafayette Rd
Lafayette, VA 24087
Montgomery County

GPS Coordinates: 37.23430556, -80.19975

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 1:20AM EST until February 8 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:20 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest and west central Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 1:20AM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:20 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest and west central Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 1:20AM EST until February 8 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:20 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 to 14 below expected. * WHERE...Bland, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, and Wythe Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 12 to 14 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 1:20AM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:20 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 to 14 below expected. * WHERE...Bland, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, and Wythe Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 12 to 14 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 1:24AM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:24 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.