Cite Return to Daily IQ Today's Weather Fact On this date in 1970, six days of torrential rains came to an end in Puerto Rico. The widespread flooding claimed 18 lives and caused $62 million in damages. Other Weather Facts Select month and date: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Related LinksWeather CentralWeather DisastersWeather ExtremesClimateTornado FactsMajor Storms