# Arno River flood 1966 commemorations > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arno-river-flood-1966-commemorations > Updated: 2026-11-01T19:30:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Various communities and cultural institutions are holding events to mark the 60th anniversary of the devastating Arno River flood that occurred in November 1966. In Santa Maria a Monte, commemorations honor the victims and rescuers of the disaster. The 1966 flood, caused by an embankment breach at Ponticelli, resulted in the deaths of the Bachini family, the flooding of 560 homes, and the evacuation of 2,500 people. The event recognizes the military and rescue branches, including the Carabinieri, Army, Air Force, Navy, Firefighters, and the Guardia di Finanza, who utilized helicopters to rescue hundreds of residents from isolated areas. In Florence, tributes include a concert by musician Marco Masini to honor the city and the “mud angels,” the volunteers who assisted affected families. Additionally, the MAD Murate Art District is hosting an exhibition by artist Roberto Ghezzi titled “Arno. Stories of reconciliation between Florence and its river,” which explores the relationship between the city and the river through environmental art. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-01: Florence commemorates 60th anniversary of Arno River flood Florence commemorates the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Arno River flood through musical tributes by Marco Masini and an art exhibition by Roberto Ghezzi at the MAD Murate Art District. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florence-commemorates-60th-anniversary-of-arno-river-flood ### 2026-10-30: Santa Maria a Monte commemorates 1966 flood Santa Maria a Monte commemorates the 1966 Arno flood, honoring the military and volunteers who rescued hundreds of residents and managed the massive disaster. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-maria-a-monte-commemorates-1966-flood --- Cite as: Arno River flood 1966 commemorations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arno-river-flood-1966-commemorations