Is the Las Vegas Wash flooding?

Nevada · 5 gauges · Nevada river levels

The Las Vegas Wash is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Nevada. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Las Vegas Wash is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Nevada river levels.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Las Vegas Wash at Pabco Rd near Henderson, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.64 ft on 2 November 1987, carrying 1,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1957 (57 annual peaks).

Drains 2,125 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,530 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Las Vegas Wash above Detention Basin near N Las VegasNo current data
Las Vegas Wash at Lake Mead Dr near N. Las VegasNo current data
Las Vegas Wash near Sahara Ave near Las Vegas, NVNo current data
Las Vegas Wash at Vegas Valley Dr near Las Vegas, NVNo current data
Las Vegas Wash at Pabco Rd near Henderson, NVNo current data
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.