TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Tuesday April 14, 2026.
This is the 104th day of the year, there are 261 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1886 A devastating tornado, 800 yards in width at times, cut a
20 mile path through Saint Cloud MN killing 74 persons.
The bottom of the Mississippi River was said to have been
seen during the tornado's crossing. Eleven persons were
killed at a wedding party near the town of Rice.
In 1973 A famous Easter blizzard raged across Kansas, Nebraska and
South Dakota. Gale force winds blew the wet snow into
massive drifts, however there were few deaths due to the
sparse population and due to the gradual increase of the
storm.
In 1987 A storm system moving slowly northeastward across the Middle
Mississippi Valley produced severe thunderstorms which
spawned three tornadoes around Ottumwa IA, and produced up
to four inches of rain in southeastern Nebraska, flooding
rivers and streams.
In 1988 A weather disturbance off the southern coast of California
brought parts of southern California their first rain in six
weeks. Rain-slickened roads resulted in numerous accidents
in southern California, including a ten car pile-up at
Riverside.
In 1989 Late afternoon thunderstorms in northern Florida soaked the
own of Golden Gate with 4.37 inches of rain in about 2 hours,
resulting in local flooding.
In 1990 Thunderstorms developing along a cold front produced
severe weather in southeastern Texas during the mid morning
hours. Thunderstorms produced dime size hail at Galveston,
and wind gusts to 59 mph at Port Arthur. Afternoon
thunderstorms over southeast Louisiana spawned tornadoes
south of Bogalusa and at Rio.
In 2011 (14th-15th) Severe thunderstorms with tornadoes, large
hail, and damaging winds rolled across Arkansas. Golfball
size hail occurred in some areas, with 10 tornadoes
across Arkansas...including an EF1 in west Little Rock.
In 2012 A tornado outbreak from Oklahoma, through Kansas, Nebraska,
and Iowa, had over 250 reports of severe weather, with over
120 tornadoes. Several died in Woodward, Oklahoma...and
there were several large and violent tornadoes spawned,
leaving behind widespread damage, and many others were
were injured. An EF tornado hit Wichita, Kansas...and an
tornado hit Thurman, Iowa.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Wednesday April 15, 2026.
This is the 105th day of the year, there are 260 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1921 Two mile high Silver Lake CO received 76 inches of snow in
24 hours, the heaviest 24 hour total of record for North
America. The storm left a total of 87 inches in 27 1/2 hours.
A tornado outbreak that started in Texas swept into central
Arkansas...with 35 fatalities in Arkansas.
In 1927 New Orleans LA was drenched with 14.01 inches of rain,
which established a 24 hour rainfall record for the state.
In 1949 A hailstone five inches by five and a half inches in size,
and weighing four pounds, was measured at Troy NY.
In 1958 A tornado 300 yards in width skipped along a five mile path
near Frostproof FL. A 2500 gallon water tank was found one
mile from its original position (it is not known how much
water was in the tank at the time).
In 1987 Thunderstorms developing along a cold front produced severe
weather in the Southern Atlantic Coast Region. A tornado
killed one person and injured seven others near Mount Dora
FL. Drifts of hail up to two feet deep were reported in
Davidson and Rowan counties in North Carolina. Myrtle Beach
SC was deluged with seven inches of rain in three hours.
In 1988 Death Valley CA was soaked with 1.53 inches of rain in
24 hours. Snow fell in the mountains of southern California.
In 1989 Showers and thunderstorms soaked the eastern U.S. with heavy
rain, pushing the rainfall total for the month at Cape
Hatteras NC past their previous April record of 7.10 inches.
In 1990 Thunderstorms developing along a stationary front produced
severe weather from west central Texas to west central
Arkansas during the late afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms
spawned a tornado which caused more than half a million
dollars damage at Fort Stockton TX, produced wind gusts to
65 mph at Dennison TX, produced baseball size hail at
Silo OK and near Capps Corner TX, and drenched southeastern
Oklahoma with up to 4 inches of rain in two hours.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Thursday April 16, 2026.
This is the 106th day of the year, there are 259 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1851 The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor.
Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light
with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted
in great shipping losses and coastal erosion.
In 1880 A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an
entire home a distance of twelve miles.
In 1933 Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow.
In 1960 A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton
International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind
gust of record.
In 1987 A slow moving storm system produced heavy rain over North
Carolina and the Middle Atlantic Coast States. More than six
inches of rain drenched parts of Virginia, and flooding in
Virginia claimed three lives. Floodwaters along the James
River inundated parts of Richmond VA.
In 1988 A storm in the northeastern U.S. produced a foot of snow at
Pittsburg VT. Severe thunderstorms produced baseball size
hail and spawned five tornadoes in the Southern High Plains
Region.
In 1989 A cold front, ushering sharply colder air into the north
central U.S., brought snow to parts of Montana and North
Dakota. At midday the temperature at Cutbank MT was just
22 degrees.
In 1990 Thunderstorms developing along a stationary front produced
large hail and damaging winds across Oklahoma, with 99
reports of large hail and damaging winds during the evening
and early nighttime hours. Thunderstorms produced baseball
size hail south of Carney, and wind gusts to 100 mph in the
Oklahoma City area which swept away many Federal tax returns
being transported from a mail cart to a waiting truck about
the time of the midnight deadline. Will Rogers Airport in
Oklahoma City reported a record wind gust of 92 mph.
In 2002 Several tornadoes struck the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
area, with quite a bit of damage.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Saturday April 18, 2026.
This is the 108th day of the year, there are 257 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1880 More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and
Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons
were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO.
In 1906 A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual
easterly winds spread fires destroying the city.
In 1944 California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage
mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms
devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop.
In 1957 A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three
feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the
ground. Fortunately, none of the three were hurt. The dust
devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound, as it moved
westward.
In 1970 Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24
hours. (17th-18th)
In 1987 Thirty-one cities in the central U.S. reported record high
temperatures for the date, including International Falls MN
with a reading of 88 degrees, and Bismarck ND with a high of
92 degrees. A sharp cold front produced high winds in the
western U.S. Winds in Utah gusted to 99 mph at the Park
City Angle Station, and capsized a boat on Utah Lake,
drowning four persons.
In 1988 Afternoon and evening thunderstorms produced large hail and
damaging winds in the southeastern U.S. A strong (F-2)
tornado severely damaged seventeen mobile homes near
Bainbridge GA, injuring three persons.
In 1989 Thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds in
Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. A thunderstorm in Pecos County
of southwest Texas produced wind gusts to 90 mph at Imperial.
In 1990 Heavy snow blanketed the west central valleys and southwest
mountains of Colorado with up to 18 inches of snow. Nine
cities from the Mid Mississippi Valley to the Middle Atlantic
Coast Region reported record low temperatures for the date,
including Fort Wayne, IN with a reading of 23 degrees.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Sunday April 19, 2026.
This is the 109th day of the year, there are 256 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1775 The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place
under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord.
In 1927 Southeast of Carrolton, Illinois, a teacher told her students
to take cover during a tornado. She didn't, and was killed,
while all the students survived the tornado.
In 1941 The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next
day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees.
In 1973 Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours,
and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish 2 state
records. (18th-20th)
In 1976 The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season
heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree
heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees.
In 1983 Little Rock, Arkansas would receive its latest snowfall on
record on this day...but with all other April snows in
Little Rock, no accumulation resulted.
In 1987 Forty cities in the central U.S. reported new record high
temperatures for the date as readings soared into the 80s
and lower 90s for Easter Sunday. Fort Smith AR reported
a record high of 95 degrees.
In 1988 Severe thunderstorms over the southeastern U.S. early in the
day spawned a strong (F-3) tornado which destroyed seventeen
homes, and severely damaged thirty houses near Madison FL;
killing four persons, and injuring eighteen others.
In 1989 A dozen cities in the southwestern U.S. reported new record
high temperatures for the date. The afternoon high of 98
degrees at Hanksville UT equalled their record for April.
Tucson AZ reported their earliest 100 degree reading of
record.
In 1990 Five cities in the northeastern U.S. reported record low
temperatures for the date as readings dipped into the 20s
and upper teens. Elkins WV reported a record low of 20
degrees. Thunderstorms over the Southern Plains produced
golf ball size hail at San Angelo TX, and up to four inches
of rain in southwestern Oklahoma.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Monday April 20, 2026.
This is the 110th day of the year, there are 255 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1901 A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast
Ohio. Warren received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours,
and 28 inches fell at Green Hill. Akron OH established
April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6 inches
for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records
of 12.7 inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month.
In 1920 Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons.
In 1952 The tankers Esso Suez and Esso Greensboro crashed in a thick
fog off the coast of Morgan City LA. Only five of the
Greensboro's crew survived after the ship bursts into flame.
In 1973 (18th-20th) The springtime 58 inch snowfall near Glenrock,
Wyoming, set the state's single storm snowfall record.
In 1987 Fifty-two cities in the central and eastern U.S. reported
new record high temperatures for the date. The high of 92
degrees at Memphis Tn was a record for April, and the high
of 94 at Little Rock AR equalled their April record.
In 1988 A storm in the western U.S. brought heavy rain to parts of
California. Mount Wilson was soaked with 4.15 inches of
rain in 24 hours. The heavy rain caused some flooding and
mudslides in the Los Angeles area, and a chain reaction
collision of vehicles along the Pomona Freeway, which
resulted in 26 injuries.
In 1989 Hot weather spread from the southwestern U.S. into the
Great Plains Region. Twenty-three cities reported new
record high temperatures for the date. The afternoon high
of 104 degrees at Tucson AZ was an April record, and highs
of 87 at Provo UT, 90 at Pueblo CO, and 85 at Salt Lake City
UT, equalled April records.
In 1990 A fast moving Pacific storm produced heavy snow in the
central mountains and the Upper Arkansas Valley of Colorado,
with a foot of snow reported at Leadville. Thunderstorms in
the south central U.S. produced wind gusts to 76 mph at
Tulsa OK, and heavy rain which caused flooding of Cat Claw
Creek in the Abilene TX area. Lightning struck the building
housing a fish farm in Scott AR, killing 10,000 pounds of
fish. Many of the fish died from the heat of the fire.
In 2004 (20th-24th) Widespread severe thunderstorms, heavy
rain, flash flooding, and tornadoes affected a large
area. On the 20th, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Indiana, and
Illinois were hit by several tornadoes. Utica, IL
was hardest hit with several fatalities and heavy
damage. In Kokomo, IN...a tornado took the roof off
of a skating rink...but thanks to advance warning,
no one was hurt. Joilet, IL also had storm damage.
From the 21st through the 24th, Arkansas received
heavy rain and significant flooding. In Conway, AR,
a 17 year old boy was killed by lightning as he
waited on the school bus. Storm totals for the
period were well over 6 inches in many areas.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Tuesday April 21, 2026.
This is the 111st day of the year, there are 254 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1958 Portions of Montana were in the midst of a spring snowburst.
Snowfall amounts ranged up to 55 inches at Red Lodge, 61
inches at Nye Mine, and 72 inches at Mystic Lake.
In 1967 Severe thunderstorms spawned 48 tornadoes in the Upper
Midwest. Hardest hit was northern Illinois where sixteen
tornadoes touched down during the afternoon and evening
hours, causing fifty million dollars damage. On that
Friday afternoon, tornadoes struck Belvidere IL, and the
Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn, killing 57 persons.
In 1980 The temperature at International Falls MN hit 90 degrees.
In 1987 Unseasonably warm weather prevailed from the Gulf of Mexico
to New England and the Great Lakes Region, with twenty-nine
cities reporting record high temperatures for the date.
Afternoon highs of 82 degrees at Caribou ME, 94 degrees at
Mobile AL, 95 degrees at Monroe LA, and 93 degrees at
New Orleans LA, were records for the month of April.
In 1988 After having had just twelve rainouts in the previous 26
years at Dodger Stadium, a third day of heavy rain in
southern California rained out a double-header at Dodger
Stadium, which had been scheduled due to rainouts the
previous two days.
In 1989 The temperature at Las Animas CO soared to 100 degrees to
establish a state record for April. Twenty-two cities in the
central and southwestern U.S. reported record high
temperatures for the date. Eight cities equalled or
exceeded previous April records.
In 1990 Afternoon and evening thunderstorms produced golf ball size
hail in Oklahoma, and also caused some flash flooding in the
state. Thunderstorms over the Southern High Plains produced
golf ball size hail at Roswell NM and El Paso TX. Easterly
winds and temperatures near zero produced wind chill
readings as cold as 50 degrees below zero for the spring
festival (Piuraagiaqta) outdoor events at Barrow AK.
The Warrego River in Queensland, Australia rose 3 feet over
its flood stage, forcing all 3500 residents to be evacuated.
In 1996 A tornado hit downtown Fort Smith in western Arkansas,
then continued into Van Buren, across the Arkansas River.
Another tornado hit St. Paul in northwest Arkansas about
about an hour later. There were 4 fatalities in all.
In 2001 An F-4 tornado struck Hoisington, Kansas...killing one, and
injuring several others.
In 2002 The latest occurrence of the first tornado fatality in a
calendar year in the United States occurred in Wayne County,
Illinois. Many others were injured, with many structures
damaged or destroyed.
In 2003 Subtropical storm Ana formed over the Atlantic Ocean, but
was only a threat to shipping. Ana acquired tropical
characteristics a few days later, but shortly thereafter
became extratropical...never reaching hurricane status.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Wednesday April 22, 2026.
This is the 112nd day of the year, there are 253 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1883 An outbreak of tornadoes from Louisiana to Kansas claimed
200 lives. One of the tornadoes destroyed the town of
Beauregard MS.
In 1910 (22nd-26th) The 6.4 inch snow, which fell on Chicago, began
the latest significant snow event for Chicago in April.
In 1980 A record April heat wave sent the mercury up to the 100
degree mark in Iowa.
In 1987 Fifteen cities in the southeastern U.S. reported new record
high temperatures for the date. The afternoon high of 96
degrees at Pensacola Fl established a record for the month
of April.
In 1988 Heavy snow fell over northern Nebraska, with 15 inches
reported at Mullen. Heavy snow also blanketed the mountains
of northern Arizona, with 16 inches reported at Munds Park.
In 1989 Twenty-seven cities in the central U.S. reported record high
temperatures for the date. The high of 96 degrees at Omaha
was an April record, and the high of 100 degrees at Lubbock
TX equalled their record for April. Hill City KS and Liberal
KS tied for honors as the hot spot in the nation with
afternoon highs of 103 degrees.
In 1990 Thunderstorms produced severe weather from the Southern and
Central High Plains to northwest Florida during the afternoon
and evening. Thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 67 mph at
Gillette WY, hail two inches in diameter west of Roswell NM,
and deluged Cheyenne OK with 8.68 inches of rain, leaving
some parts of the town under five feet of water. Temperatures
reached the low 90s in the north central U.S. Chamberlain SD
and Pickstown SD tied Presidio TX for honors as the hot spot
in the nation with afternoon highs of 94 degrees.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Thursday April 23, 2026.
This is the 113rd day of the year, there are 252 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1885 The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which
produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs
CO produced 32 inches of snow.
In 1910 The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit
100 degrees to establish an April record for the city.
In 1983 A mini-blizzard produced sixteen inches of snow at Laramie
WY, including a foot of snow in just 8 hours during the
night.
In 1986 (22nd-23rd) An unusually late snowfall in Pennsylvania (up
to 30 inches in the Poconos) created traffic jams with 20
mile backups.
In 1987 Thunderstorms in the Atlantic Coast Region produced golf
ball size hail and wind gusts to 67 mph at Anderson SC.
The high winds destroyed two planes at the airport, and
the large hail damaged fifty other planes, and severely
damaged twenty-three greenhouses.
In 1988 An intense winter-like storm brought thunderstorms to
southern California, and produced snow in some of the higher
elevations. Nine girls at Tustin CA were injured when
lightning struck the tree under which their softball team
had taken shelter from the rain.
In 1989 Salina KS was the hot spot in the nation with a high of 105
degrees. The high of 105 degrees established an April record
for the state of Kansas. A total of eighteen cities in
the central U.S. reported record high temperatures for the
date.
In 1990 Thunderstorms produced severe weather in West Texas and
western Oklahoma. Thunderstorms produced tennis ball size
hail at Lake McKenzie TX, and at Garden City TX, and
produced wind gusts to 90 mph at Gage OK. Thunderstorms
drenched southeast Minnesota with heavy rain, with 6.6
inches reported northwest of Browndale. High temperatures
were mostly in the 80s across the central U.S. The morning
low of 67 degrees at Fargo ND and afternoon high of 91
degrees were both records for the date.
In 2004 (21st-23rd) Heavy rainfall, from 4 to 6 inches, with
isolated amounts, fell across much of Arkansas. Widespread
flash flooding resulted.
In 2012 An unexpected and massive snowstorm affected much of the
northeast United States, with over a foot of heavy wet snow
in some areas...bringing down many tree branches, that had
budded out with spring leaves, due to the mild winter that
had just ended.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)