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Fairland resident urges city action after repeated flooding near mall sound-barrier
6421336 · September 2, 2025
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Summary
A Fairland resident told Roanoke City Council his home and neighborhood regularly flood and urged staff to investigate a perceived lack of drainage; he cited up to 24–36 inches of standing water in recent rain events and said nearby construction has altered flow patterns.
During the Sept. 2 hearing of citizens, resident Ken Githire told Roanoke City Council that flooding at his Fairland property has become frequent and severe and urged city attention.
Githire told council the neighborhood lacks a drainage system and that even small…
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