Vinton hurricane guide¶

Vinton is a town in Roanoke County, Virginia. The town says storms in the Roanoke Valley bring the danger of rising streams and rivers, mostly from flash flooding. Its website has pages on floodplain management, flood insurance, and a flood warning system, and Vinton Alerts is the town's emergency notification system. See the Roanoke County page for county agencies and shelter guidance.

Official website: vintonva.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Vinton Alerts: Free town alerts for emergency information, weather alerts, and more. Alerts show caller ID 540-900-1757. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Vinton Floodplain Management: The town's page on FEMA flood map changes and flood insurance. Website.
• Flooding in the Town of Vinton: The town's flash flooding and flood safety page. Website.

County services that cover Vinton¶

Roanoke County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Vinton. The Roanoke County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• RoCo Alert: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Alerts are tied to the address you register. Website.
• Roanoke County flood condition information: Flood prone areas and what to do when a flood or flash flood watch or warning is issued. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.vintonva.gov/247/Police-Services
• https://www.vintonva.gov/20/Public-Works
• https://www.vintonva.gov/410/Floodplain-Management
• https://www.vintonva.gov/505/Vinton-Alerts
• https://www.vintonva.gov/408/Flooding-in-the-Town-of-Vinton