In April 1959, severe floods hit the country of Uruguay () that were the most severe in the modern history of the country.
Rainfall lasted from March 24 until April 23 and as a consequence, the Río Negro suffered an overtopping. Waters passed over the Dam of Rincón del Bonete.
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pilotoviejo.com Las inundaciones del 59. Las operaciones aéreas. Aéro Club del Uruguay, Notas y Eventos / Las inundaciones del '59 El Batallon de Ingenieros de Combate No. 3, Paso de los Toros, Uruguay Testimonio de la Operación Terraplen