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USGS Streamgage 094196781

Flamingo Wash at Nellis Blvd near Las Vegas, NV

Flamingo Wash at Nellis Blvd near Las Vegas, NV is USGS streamgage 094196781 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010015. It drains a watershed of about 215 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1988. Typical flow runs near 6.1 cfs in July and 6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
215 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,713 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15010015
Coordinates
36.14303, -115.06555
USGS site number
094196781
Records begin
1988-10-01 (38 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 38 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 4 6 16.8
February 4 6.1 21.8
March 4.2 6.3 13.3
April 4.1 6 10.6
May 3.9 6 9.2
June 3.8 5.7 8.3
July 4.4 6.1 14.6
August 4.2 6.3 13
September 4.6 6.4 14.1
October 4.6 6.2 10.2
November 4.4 6.2 11.7
December 4.4 6.2 12.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Flamingo Wash at Nellis Blvd near Las Vegas, NV normally run highest?
September, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 6.4 cfs, against 5.7 cfs in June, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Flamingo Wash at Nellis Blvd near Las Vegas, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 4 and 16.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Flamingo Wash at Nellis Blvd near Las Vegas, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 094196781 begin in 1988, about 38 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Flamingo Wash at Nellis Blvd near Las Vegas, NV?
The gauge sits at 36.14303, -115.06555, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 15010015, at an elevation of about 1,713 feet, draining roughly 215 square miles.
Can I use Flamingo Wash at Nellis Blvd near Las Vegas, NV data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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