A sudden and powerful thunderstorm struck Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 21, creating dangerous conditions that capsized boats, damaged watercraft, and led to multiple deaths in what locals are calling one of the most destructive weather events to hit the popular vacation destination in recent memory. The storm generated winds reaching 35 mph and waves between six to eight feet high, catching many boaters off guard as conditions deteriorated rapidly across the lake. Video footage from South Lake Tahoe shows boats violently crashing into one another near Camp Richardson as waves pushed watercraft ashore and against docks. “It was a … Continue reading Lake Tahoe Deadly Storm: 35 MPH Winds Create 8-Foot Waves Leading to 6 Fatalities