A record-breaking storm caused "extreme flooding" as waters entered buildings and swept away cars in Roswell, New Mexico.

The New Mexico National Guard has rescued nearly 300 people from flooding in Roswell on Saturday night and Sunday morning. According to the National Guard, they have rescued 290 people and transported 30 people to area hospitals in Roswell.

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

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.

At least two people have been killed due to overnight rainfall and flooding Saturday in Roswell, New Mexico, according to New Mexico State Police. Nearly 300 people have been rescued by the National Guard,

Officials in Roswell, New Mexico, were asking people to remain off the streets on Sunday after one person died as a result of extreme flooding.

Intense flooding hit Chaves County on Saturday, leaving residents trapped or stuck. The New Mexico National Guard deployed help to the area, announcing they had rescued 290 people since the flooding began.

A storm brought record-breaking rain to Roswell, New Mexico, on Saturday evening, October 19, as authorities declared a flash flood emergency warning overnight.Nearly 6 inches of rain fell in Roswell on Saturday,