Flash Flood Warning now in effect for Greater Lake Tahoe area
MARKLEEVILLE – A stretch of Highway 89 in Alpine County is shut down because of severe flooding in an area burned by the Tamarack Fire last summer.
The National Weather Service says a Flash Flood Watch for the greater Lake Tahoe area will remain in place at least until 10 p.m. Thursday.
Flash Flood Warning issued for Alpine County until 3:45 PM. This is for the same area hit by the debris flow yesterday. If you can look up and see a burn scar, you are certainly at risk for flooding. @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/nCsvm86uTX
— Nic Merianos (@NickMerianos) August 4, 2022
Officials have since issued a Flash Flood Warning for Alpine County until 3:45 p.m. Thursday.
Heavy rains yesterday flooded the area on Wednesday, leaving many people in the town of Markleeville stuck in their homes.
Thursday's flash flood watch also applies to the Caldor Fire burn scar in El Dorado County.
TODAY: Live report from Alpine County where a flash flood warning is in effect for Markleeville. The burn scars here from the Tamarack fire last year make these areas vulnerable when it rains. @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/hIjHkMC6dZ
— Madisen Keavy (@madisenkeavy) August 4, 2022
NWS forecasters say people who live in impacted areas should prepare for potential flooding impacts.