FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS; NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS; W… — * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact areas that have already seen repeated rounds of heavy rainfall. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour will cause rapid runoff and flash flooding. Those areas recently impacted by heavy rainfall will be especially susceptible to additional flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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