Cite Return to Daily IQ Today's Weather Fact On this date in 1954, Hurricane Carol, a category 3 storm, pounded southern New England, killing 65 people and causing an estimated $450 million in damages. Other Weather Facts Select month and date: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Related LinksWeather CentralWeather DisastersWeather ExtremesClimateTornado FactsMajor Storms