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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.

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