Station Name: ROANOKE RIVER AT RTS 639/760 AT SALEM, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,037 feet

Nearest Address:
2600 Harborwood Rd
Salem, VA 24153
Roanoke County

GPS Coordinates: 37.27818976, -80.105041

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 3:59PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:59 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 9 inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 3:59PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:59 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.