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.

Flooding in New Mexico caused by heavy rainfall over the weekend killed two people, according to officials and authorities, who said hundreds of rescues were performed over Sunday.

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