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 2:30PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

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

* 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 2:02PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Roanoke County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 2:02PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Total of snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 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.

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

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

* 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 2:02PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Craig County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

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. Due to the cold, 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 2:02PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Moderate to Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 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. 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 2:02PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

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 2:02PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

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. Due to the cold, 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.