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Vegas Creek

River · Las Vegas, Nevada

3.8(6 reviews)

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead - AZ side; Lake Mohave - AZ side; Northwest Deserts and other areas.
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natural watercourse in Clark County, Nevada, United States of America

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 094196781, as of Aug 23, 11:35 AM gauge-local time
  • An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead - AZ side; Lake Mohave - AZ side; Northwest Deserts and other areas. NWS Las Vegas NV
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 6 ft³/s over 37 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:35 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
4 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
11.14 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 6 ft³/s over 37 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Nevada yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FLAMINGO WASH AT NELLIS BLVD NR LAS VEGAS, NV (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:35 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Vegas Creek

H: 115° L: 80°
Sunny
Sunny
108°
|
Feels like 102°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
12%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
89°
3 AM
Overcast
86°
6 AM
Clear
80°
9 AM
Sunny
96°
12 PM
Sunny
113°
3 PM
Sunny
100°
6 PM
Sunny
97°
9 PM
Clear
99°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Vegas Creek?
Vegas Creek is a river in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Can you swim at Vegas Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Vegas Creek rated?
Vegas Creek in Las Vegas, Nevada has an average visitor rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
What amenities does Vegas Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Vegas Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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