Cite Return to Daily IQ Today's Weather Fact On this date in 1987, severe thunderstorms struck east South Dakota. The storms spawned six tornadoes and produced softball-sized hail at the town of Bowdle. Other Weather Facts Select month and date: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Related LinksWeather CentralWeather DisastersWeather ExtremesClimateTornado FactsMajor Storms