Truckee River nearing flood stage as torrential rains hit South Lake Tahoe

Emergency crews have been busy all day, responding to homes, businesses and roads flooding. The number of calls haven't been accumulated yet, but those listening to police and sheriff scanner feeds know it must be dozens if not, hundreds.

The Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe is at 11.26 feet as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. 11.50 feet is considered major flooding with 12.5 feet at the disastrous level.

Voluntary Red Cross Emergency Evacuation Centers have been opened at South Tahoe High School (1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard) and South Tahoe Middle School (2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.). The STMS one will accept pets and is staffed with city staff and STAT (South Tahoe Action Teams).

Rains are forecast to subside overnight when snow is supposed to take over with dropping temperatures.

All schools in the Lake Tahoe basin are closed on Monday.