Police in southeastern New Mexico conducted water rescues in the early hours of Sunday, October 20, as record-breaking rainfall triggered flash flooding in the region.Footage livestreamed to Facebook by Chaves County Sheriff’s Office shows gushing floodwaters in Roswell early Sunday.Speaking in the video, Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington urged residents to stay home. “As people of Roswell and Chaves County, if you do not need to be out driving, do not be out driving,” he says.On Sunday morning, New Mexico State Police said all roads leading in and out of the city were closed due to flash flooding conditions.According to the National Weather Service, 5.78 inches of rain fell on Saturday, breaking the previous record held since 1901. Credit: Chaves County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful