Station Name: ROANOKE RIVER AT THIRTEENTH ST BR AT ROANOKE, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 896 feet

Nearest Address:
1491 13th St SE
Roanoke, VA 24014
Roanoke (city) County

GPS Coordinates: 37.26419444, -79.9154444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 7:01PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible with the highest amounts south of Route 460. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 7:01PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 7:18AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 2:30AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 7:01PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 29 at 7:01PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 2:30AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 7:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 7:18AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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.