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

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 2:37AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:37 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible with the highest amounts south of Route 460. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia, and Mercer County in southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult during Friday and the upcoming weekend due to the snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds during Saturday night into Sunday may cause blowing and drifting snow, which could cause poor visibility.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 12:04AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:04 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 14 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 6:06AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:06 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 11:08PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Thursday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Thursday to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 11:08PM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Thursday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Thursday to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 6:20AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:20 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 6:20AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:20 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.