CITY OF ROSWELL, New Mexico (KFOX14/CBS4) — City of Roswell officials confirmed two people were killed after record rains caused severe flooding Saturday night.

The New Mexico National Guard said 309 people have been returned, with 38 taken to hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

Water levels due to the flooding have dropped in parts of the city, but they remain high in downtown and near the Spring River Channel.

New Mexico State Police reported on X that all roads into Roswell are closed, but vehicles can leave the city but cannot use US 285.

Some motorists became stuck and had to wait on top of their vehicles to be rescued, the city of Roswell said.

Floodwaters also found their way into many homes and other buildings.

Search and rescue efforts were still underway on Sunday morning.

According to the City of Roswell Facebook, multiple agencies such as the New Mexico National Guard, New Mexico State Police, Chavez County Sheriff’s Office and City of Roswell Police were involved in rescue operations.

Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue reported that their boat team had been deployed to Roswell to assist with rescue operations.

The city of Roswell also said the Roswell Air Center and flights for Sunday, Oct. 20 and Monday, Oct. 21 have been canceled due to the debris and flooding.

Several city facilities, such as the Recreation and Aquatic Center, Adult Center, Spring River Zoo, Public Library, Museum, Convention Center, Nancy Lopez Golf Course and the South Park Cemetery will be closed until further notice, the city of Roswell said.

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Editor’s note: The Associated Press contributed to this article.