Mountain storms can change quickly. Here’s a breakdown of the weather event that caused tragedy over the weekend.

Update: The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said the 8th fatality had been recovered from the lake Monday afternoon.

Lake Tahoe storm surge explained: What caused it and why it was so dangerous By Bethany Wales. Updated July 1, 2025 5:28 PM. A sudden storm over Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon churned up towering ...

The sudden storm on Lake Tahoe on Saturday left damage in its wake. Crews were dispatched to clean up oil from overturned boats. (California Office of Spill Prevention and Response) ...

At noon Saturday, the wind blew at just 7 mph, with gusts of 11 mph, at one buoy near the center of Lake Tahoe. By 3 p.m., the wind speed reached 29 and gusts hit 45, according to National Weather ...

A sudden storm over Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon churned up towering waves and fierce winds that capsized a boat, killing eight people and injuring two others. What happened in less than an hour ...

Lake Tahoe storm surge explained: ... Updated July 1, 2025 5:28 PM. A sudden storm over Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon churned up towering waves and fierce winds that capsized a boat, ...