Search and rescue operations are still underway in New Mexico after torrential rains produced severe flooding in Roswell. At least two people have died and officials say more than 300 people have been rescued.

Record flash flooding hit Roswell and the surrounding areas of Chaves County, damaging homes and sweeping cars off the roads

Two people were confirmed dead and hundreds have been rescued in Roswell, N.M. after a record-breaking deluge of rainfall led to "dangerous" flooding.

At least one person has been killed and nearly 300 people were rescued by the National Guard due to overnight rainfall and flooding in Roswell, New Mexico, on Saturday, according to the city. "Many motorists became stranded when their vehicles got stuck in flood waters on many streets,

At least two people have died and hundreds have been rescued in Roswell, New Mexico, after extreme overnight rainfall brought severe flooding, stranding motorists and sweeping away cars.

Record rainfall produced severe flooding in and around Roswell and Chaves County. Water levels had receded in many parts of the city but remained high in the downtown area.

At least two were killed and hundreds were rescued as torrential rains poured an “historic” amount on eastern New Mexico.