Today in Weather History

2011: An EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri, causing at least 155 deaths. An evaluation by the National Weather Service estimated the tornado's wind speeds reached 198 miles per hour.

Last 7 Days

1896: 124 degrees F in Salton, California

1918: For the third year in a row, Cordell, Kansas, was hit by a tornado on this date

1962: 99 degrees F at Central Park, New York City

1877: Major Arkansas River flood, Wichita, Kansas

1916: Portland, Maine, had 4.12 inches of rain in 12 hours

1997: Sioux City, Iowa, set daily minimum and maximum temperature records within the same day--the low was 33 degrees F; the high was 91 degrees F

2007: 94 degrees F in Theilman, Minnesota