Nevada · river
Las Vegas Wasteway near East Las Vegas
Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.
Good
Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions
Wind
10 mph
gusting to 12 mph
Air temp
111°F
0% chance of rain
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 3p | 10 | 12 |
| 4p | 2 | 9 |
| 5p | 5 | 11 |
| 6p | 7 | 11 |
| 7p | 12 | 20 |
| 8p | 7 | 14 |
| 9p | 5 | 11 |
| 10p | 2 | 9 |
| 11p | 5 | 11 |
| 12a | 6 | 13 |
| 1a | 6 | 12 |
| 2a | 8 | 8 |
Why this score
- Wind — 10 mph — noticeable but manageable-8
- Heat — 111°F — bring more water than you think-15
We don't have launch notes for this one
This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.
We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.
Do your own homework
We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source
- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like
- Video from this water
The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive
- USGS gauge 09419679
Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata