The New Mexico National Guard continued search and rescue operations Sunday in Roswell after record rainfall produced severe flooding in and around the city and Chaves County and left at least two people dead.

Roswell, N.M., received nearly a third of its annual rainfall total in just a few hours on Sunday. Rescue efforts were ongoing with more storms in the forecast.

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

A flash flood in Roswell, New Mexico, killed two people overnight Sunday and left hundreds more in need of rescue. Roswell residents have suffered damage to their cars, homes, and roads in the area. This flood comes at a crucial time for the Federal Emergency Management Agency,