Flood Watch for Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Highlands +5 more

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* 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