Return to Daily IQ Today's Weather Fact On this date in 1998, an El Niño-powered storm struck California with heavy rains and winds. The high volume of rain that fell led to highway pileups and extensive flooding. Other Weather Facts Select month and date: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Related Links Weather Central Weather Disasters Weather Extremes Climate Tornado Facts Major Storms