Roanoke seeks stories from people who experienced The Flood of ‘85

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The City of Roanoke is asking people who remember the Flood of 1985 to share their stories, pictures, and videos as part of a project to preserve as much as possible about an important moment in the city’s history.

November 4 of this year will mark the 40th anniversary of the Flood of 1985 that devastated Roanoke.

The city’s stormwater department is working on a three-part project ahead of the anniversary to ensure this history is never forgotten…

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