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USGS Streamgage 094196783

Lv Wash below Flamingo Wash Confl near Las Vegas, NV

Lv Wash below Flamingo Wash Confl near Las Vegas, NV is USGS streamgage 094196783 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010015. It drains a watershed of about 1,369 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1984. Typical flow runs near 9.4 cfs in July and 10.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
1,369 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,681 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15010015
Coordinates
36.1397, -115.04778
USGS site number
094196783
Records begin
1984-07-28 (42 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 30 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 7.3 10.5 31.7
February 7.4 10.7 88.1
March 7.3 10.7 24.6
April 6.7 10.2 20.8
May 6.5 9.5 14.2
June 6.4 8.8 13.3
July 6.4 9.4 46
August 6.6 9.8 43.3
September 6.7 9.7 40.9
October 6.8 9.4 24.3
November 7.3 9.7 20.5
December 7.1 10 26.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Lv Wash below Flamingo Wash Confl near Las Vegas, NV normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 10.7 cfs, against 8.8 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 Lv Wash below Flamingo Wash Confl near Las Vegas, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 10.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 7.3 and 31.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Lv Wash below Flamingo Wash Confl near Las Vegas, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 094196783 begin in 1984, about 42 years, covering roughly 8,473 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Lv Wash below Flamingo Wash Confl near Las Vegas, NV?
The gauge sits at 36.1397, -115.04778, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 15010015, at an elevation of about 1,681 feet, draining roughly 1,369 square miles.
Can I use Lv Wash below Flamingo Wash Confl 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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