On this day in…
2006: Strong thunderstorm winds hit Menifee. Numerous trees were blown down, some of which fell on homes. Lightning sparked the Coyote Fire southeast of Anza, which burned 460 acres.
1948: Thunderstorms in Palm Desert and La Quinta flooded homes. Erosion damaged roads and canals. 2.80 inches of rain fell in Palm Springs, the greatest daily amount on record for July.