Station Name: TINKER CREEK UPPER AT COLUMBIA ST AT ROANOKE, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 968 feet

Nearest Address:
598 Preston Ave NE
Roanoke, VA 24012
Roanoke (city) County

GPS Coordinates: 37.31405556, -79.9324444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 8:24PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 8:23PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 2:12AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties. In Virginia, Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 2:18AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:18 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 8:24PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * 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 Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 8:23PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Craig County. In West Virginia, Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 2:12AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 2:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:18 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Craig County. In West Virginia, Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. If you need shelter, sheltering information and other human services in your area can be found by dialing 211.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 8:23PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 Storm Warning issued January 31 at 2:18AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:18 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and locally 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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.