Station Name: LICK RUN ABOVE PATTON AVENUE AT ROANOKE, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 925 feet

Nearest Address:
569 2nd St NE
Roanoke, VA 24016
Roanoke (city) County

GPS Coordinates: 37.27794444, -79.9375556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 7:58AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 7:58 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM

The combination of dry fine fuels, relative humidities of 17-21 percent and north to northwest winds near 10 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

Freeze Warning issued April 7 at 9:21AM EDT until April 8 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 9:21 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 to 31 expected. * WHERE...Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, like sprinkler systems.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 8:37AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 8:37 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM

The combination of drying 10 hour fuels, minimum relative humidity around 15 to 30 percent, and northwesterly wind gusts around 20 to 35 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today, especially in the afternoon to early evening. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com... For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov... For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov...