Cite Return to Daily IQ Today's Weather Fact On this date in 1844, a terrible storm hit Buffalo, New York. The hurricane force winds blew lake water into downtown areas of the city and drowned 200 people. Other Weather Facts Select month and date: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Related LinksWeather CentralWeather DisastersWeather ExtremesClimateTornado FactsMajor Storms