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USGS Streamgage 09419679

Las Vegas Wasteway near E Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas Wasteway near E Las Vegas, NV is USGS streamgage 09419679 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010015. Discharge records at this site go back to 1979. Typical flow runs near 231.2 cfs in July and 219.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Gauge elevation
1,637 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15010015
Coordinates
36.10805, -115.02199
USGS site number
09419679
Records begin
1979-05-01 (47 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 48 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 109 233.2 284.6
February 108.7 231.4 293
March 109.7 232 279.5
April 106.1 219.1 268.4
May 97.2 212.8 261.2
June 95.2 222.4 261.1
July 97.5 231.2 279.4
August 104.1 227.1 281.4
September 109 221.9 277.8
October 107.6 223.2 275.2
November 106.6 226.6 281.2
December 107.1 229 279.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Las Vegas Wasteway near E Las Vegas, NV normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 233.2 cfs, against 212.8 cfs in May, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Las Vegas Wasteway near E Las Vegas, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 233.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 109 and 284.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Las Vegas Wasteway near E Las Vegas, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09419679 begin in 1979, about 47 years, covering roughly 8,688 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Las Vegas Wasteway near E Las Vegas, NV?
The gauge sits at 36.10805, -115.02199, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 15010015, at an elevation of about 1,637 feet.
Can I use Las Vegas Wasteway near E 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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