Power Outage in Echo Lake, CA

Thunderstorm Wind. Trees and powerlines were down blocking SR193.

January 10, 2023

Debris Flow. Minor mud flow in the King Fire burn area by Camino Reservoir at Jaybird Power House.

December 22, 2015

A cold storm from the Gulf of Alaska merged with subtropical moisture to bring gusty winds, local road flooding, and heavy snow to the mountains. There were snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 feet above 6000 ft, with measurable snow down to as low as 3400 feet. This caused significant travel delays and accidents on mountain roads. Winds knocked down trees and tree branches causing power outages in the Valley and foothills.

December 13, 2015

Tornado. At approximately 1:17 pm an EF1 tornado developed near the town of Latrobe in El Dorado County, which is about four miles south of El Dorado Hills. The maximum wind speed of the tornado was estimated at 100 mph with a damage path of two miles. No injuries or fatalities have been reported. There was damage to the roof of one commercial building, a single power pole, a water tank, and to numerous trees.||Witness reports were crucial to the conclusion of the damage assessment as there was not a great deal of damage from which to distinguish between tornadic, downburst, or straight line winds. The conclusion of an EF1 designation was based primarily upon the damage caused to the oak trees in the damage path.

November 23, 2010

Flood. Localized flooding was reported in areas south of Lake Tahoe. Sierra Pacific Power Company reported that at least eight power poles were knocked down, most likely due to the saturated ground. Power lines were also downed when trees fell on them. Around 4,000 people were left without power south of Lake Tahoe. This was the all-time record flood on Trout Creek in South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Valley, flooding U.S. Highway 50. General Creek flooded California Highway 89 at Sugar Pine Point State Park.

December 31, 2005

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@tahoesarahkay - March 03, 2023 05:10

So much rain! Protect our sewer system by: 1. Running sump pumps to storm drains in the street, NOT down the sewer… https://t.co/jKUAVnZMNn

@SouthTahoePUD - January 09, 2023 18:00

City of #SouthLakeTahoe and #HeavenlyMountainResort officials have met to discuss parking and mountain access to pr… https://t.co/aAldK5W2bI

@SouthTahoeNow - January 08, 2023 19:38

Rain on snow events inundate the wastewater treatment plant. Follow these tips to help prevent sewer spills: 1. Con… https://t.co/doQCf9FhUF

@SouthTahoePUD - January 05, 2023 01:00

Great info from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue. We expect more snow with the potential for power outages. Now is the… https://t.co/akDKKSEmHL

@cityofslt - January 05, 2023 00:13