Satellite imagery became standard, allowing meteorologists to track storms from their birth as tropical waves off the coast of Africa.
Use the (CSV format):
Note: 2024 data is preliminary as of the end of that season. list of hurricanes by year
Hurricane activity is often measured by intensity and destruction rather than just frequency. Below are some of the most significant hurricanes categorized by their year of occurrence. Below are some of the most significant hurricanes
Before satellite technology, many storms went undetected unless they struck land or encountered a ship. The records from this era rely heavily on survivor accounts and barometric pressure readings. | Year | Hurricanes (Cat 1+) | Major
| Year | Hurricanes (Cat 1+) | Major Hurricanes | Most impactful (landfall) | |------|---------------------|------------------|----------------------------| | 2015 | 11 | 5 | Joaquin (Cat 4, Bahamas) | | 2016 | 15 | 6 | Matthew (Cat 5, Haiti/US) | | 2017 | 10 | 6 | Irma, Maria | | 2018 | 15 | 8 | Michael (Cat 5, Florida) | | 2019 | 18 | 6 | Dorian (Cat 5, Bahamas) | | 2020 | 14 | 7 | Laura, Eta, Iota | | 2021 | 7 | 4 | Ida (Cat 4, Louisiana) | | 2022 | 8 | 2 | Ian (Cat 5, Florida) | | 2023 | 7 | 3 | Idalia (Cat 3, Florida) | | 2024 | 11 | 5 | Beryl, Helene, Milton |