More than 4 inches of rain fell across Roanoke in less than two hours Thursday night, flooding streets, apartments, and businesses.

Crews managed to rescue seven occupants from a car that was in dangerously high levels of water during Thursday evening’s mass amounts of flooding, Roanoke Fire-EMS said.

10 News meteorologist Parker Beasley is working for you to recap the rain totals and the rarity of last night’s rain event.

BREAKING: Flooding Prompts at Least a Dozen Swift Water Rescues in Roanoke

The United States has experienced a record-breaking number of flash flood warnings this year, with over 3,000 issued from Jan. 1 through July 15, according to Iowa State University data.

A flash-flood swept through parts of Galax and surrounding areas Friday night, turning quiet streets into rivers and prompting multiple water rescues.

Roanoke Fire-EMS Department and Lynchburg Fire Department announced they are both assisting in portions of Southwest Virginia that have been impacted by floodwaters.

Severe storms are on the horizon, bringing with them the threat of flooding and gusty winds.

Hot and muggy conditions will continue for the next several days.

Wednesday morning is kicking off a bit cloudy and sticky.

As showers and storms persist, the risk of flash flooding remains high due to recent heavy rainfall.

Our parent company, Graham Media Group, along with our sister stations KSAT and KPRC, is partnering with Gray Media on an urgent donation drive for flood victims called “Together for Texas.”

These sensors take real-time data and information from the National Weather Service to predict when a flood could happen hours before they could happen.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has provided an update on the road closures in place in Halifax County due to flooding earlier this week.

Flash flooding can happen anywhere and anytime, posing serious risks to pets, property and people.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal are bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of our region and just south of us in North Carolina.

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Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday the deployment of two Virginia Type III Swift Water Rescue Teams to assist with recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office issued a notice Thursday evening urging drivers in the Riner area to stay off the roads unless it is an emergency.

Showers and storms will push in along a potent front that will bring the potential for severe weather across Southwest Virginia.

The rainy pattern continues Tuesday afternoon as showers and storms develop.

Strong Storms Develop This Afternoon

Storms could pack a punch this afternoon

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A retaining wall collapse at a Lynchburg construction site has sparked resident concern over safety following heavy rains.

Raining and flooding is continuing to impact parts of our viewing area Tuesday, including areas of Roanoke and Lynchburg.

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When living along the creek, you may expect it to flood every so often, but that doesn’t mean it gets any easier when it does.

The City of Salem is recovering from flooding overnight. City officials say the Roanoke River in Salem crested early this morning and water levels have receded rapidly.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that he had submitted an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to President Trump to support the ongoing response and recovery efforts of communities impacted by recent February winter storms.

Giles County Officials urged residents who lived near Wolf Creek to evacuate Saturday night, it was just one of many voluntary evacuation notices and road closures that happened throughout our region on Saturday.

Early voting is still taking place despite areas in Southwest Virginia hit hard by Helene.

Several organizations are stepping up to help people in need from Helene including several groups in our backyard.

Cleanup efforts across the state continue as several areas in our backyard were struck by flooding but several health concerns could impact you.

The owner of Elite Fitness in Roanoke is collecting toiletries and comfort items to donate to student-athletes from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina after they were evacuated due to Hurricane Helene. This weekend, students from the North Carolina college are temporarily moving into Ferrum College to continue playing during the fall sports season.

Giles County is now eligible for disaster relief funds under FEMA, and that’s a relief to people who are still cleaning up flood damage in the area from Helene.

Giles County was hit hard by flooding and now the community is banding together to clean up.

Due to the impacts of Helene, large portions of Giles County have flooded to a dangerous extent.

Currently, Galax and Pulaski County have issued states of emergency due to Helene.

Wythe County has issued an evacuation notice for those living in the floodplain of the New River.

Emergency leaders in Pulaski County are encouraging people in flood-prone areas to move to higher ground.

We have issued a Weather Authority Alert Day to prepare for impacts from Helene.

Numerous days of rain leads up to the arrival of what will soon become Helene.

Light to moderate tropical showers continue through the morning before the chance for heavier rain arrives Tuesday afternoon.

The risk of severe weather and flooding can quickly become a concern for our communities.

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued through Aug. 9 has expired.

Debby continues to slowly track up the east coast.

Tracking impacts from Debby later this week

Tracking impacts from Debby later this week

Debby is certainly churning in the Gulf of Mexico, but how could it impact us?

A few storms Thursday could become severe with localized wind damage being the main threat

A few storms could briefly become strong, while producing very heavy rain at times

A break in humidity returns to the forecast Friday into the weekend

Slow-moving storms develop each afternoon Monday through Wednesday before drier weather returns

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Monday, May 27 has been lifted.

The number one risk to the Commonwealth in these types of severe storms is flooding.

The Poe-Trivett family has lived in Giles since the 1980s, and since they have moved there, if a storm comes through, they have the chance of being stranded at, or away, from home.

High temperatures reach well into the 80s through at least Wednesday afternoon

Localized flooding will be possible if you get caught under one during the afternoon and early evening hours

Localized flooding will be possible for those caught under slow-moving downpours

We'll track numerous showers and storms Friday through Sunday

A line of strong to severe storms is forecast to move across the area starting Wednesday night

The stormiest time over the next few days appears to be Wednesday night

Tropical systems this far inland usually result in flooding or tornadoes.

The weather turns warmer and more humid this week, eventually leading to more storm chances.

High temperatures will near 90° in Roanoke, Lynchburg and Southside Thursday

High temperatures will be close to record levels Thursday afternoon

A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Thursday, April 11.

We'll follow it up with strong wind gusts Friday and Saturday.

A slow-moving front will gradually take rain chances east of our area

Higher rain totals will be east of the Roanoke Valley, while areas west pick up much lighter amounts

The same system producing severe weather and blizzard conditions will bring us some rain

Rain sticks around through Friday night

Severe thunderstorms are not as common as they might be in other parts of the country, but they do still happen locally in the spring and summer months.

A devastating flood could happen at any time. We've seen it before here in the Roanoke Valley, and it could happen again as the risk for severe weather is higher during the spring.

Rainfall picks up overnight

Rain chances last into next week

Almost twenty degrees above average this weekend

Seasonable weather and sunshine take us through mid-week before the pattern shifts again

This weekend’s rainy weather caused some places in our region to experience flooding.

Heavy rain could lead to localized flooding Saturday afternoon into the night.

It will feel more like April through Friday afternoon.

Once we get rid of one round of rain, temperatures spring forward through Friday.

Temperatures reach the 60s Thursday and Friday following Wednesday's dampness

A spring feel takes over Thursday and Friday after our first storm system passes through.

A Weather Authority Alert Day is in effect for Friday, and we’re working for you to track a strong storm system and flood potential.

Storms are more likely Friday than they were Tuesday

We’re looking ahead to another weather event on Friday.

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Friday, January 12, 2024, has been lifted.

Thanks to recent strong storms flood chances linger

Tuesday brought ice, flooding and severe storms to the area, but there were some great photos to show for it.

It’s been an eventful weather week for much of Virginia, with a large portion of our region getting hit by Tuesday’s storm.

Another storm is poised to bring rain, isolated storms and strong wind gusts to the area

A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the potential for localized flooding and high winds.

This Weather Authority Alert Day has concluded.

Sunday's snow showers will be scattered. Tuesday brings an even stronger storm system to the Eastern U.S.

Rain continues Wednesday morning but exits by the afternoon

Rain will be heaviest and most widespread Tuesday evening into the overnight hours