At least three found dead after vehicles swept away by Arizona floodwaters

Residents in several low-lying communities told to evacuate after flooding caused by rainfall and snowmelt

At least three people were found dead this week after their vehicles were swept away by floodwaters in Arizona, authorities said.

Gila county sheriff’s officials said the bodies of a couple missing after their vehicle was stuck in floodwaters in the Payson area were located Thursday. They were identified as Phon Sutton, 85, and Dara Sutton, 72, both of Payson, Arizona.