Top Seasons with the Most Hurricanes, (1851-2013)
| Rank | Year | Number of Hurricanes |
| 1. | 2005 | 15 |
| 2. | 2010 | 12 |
| 2. | 1969 | 12 |
| 4. | 1887 | 11 |
| 4. | 1950 | 11 |
| 4. | 1998 | 11 |
| 4. | 1995 | 11 |
| 8. | 2012 | 10 |
| 8. | 1933 | 10 |
| 8. | 1916 | 10 |
2005 Hurricane Season:
The 2005 hurricane season broke numerous records for tropical storm activity since 1944.
Number of Tropical Storms:
During the 2005 hurricane season, 28 storms formed (27 named and one unnamed). The season was the first season to use “V” and “W” names, and when the season ran out of official alphabetical names after the use of Wilma, forecasters resorted to using letters from the Greek alphabet for the first time. Almost every storm in 2005 set a record for early formation. Of the twenty-eight storms which formed, twenty-two of them qualified as the earliest-forming storm of that number; starting with Hurricane Dennis, almost every storm was such. The season’s activity was reflected with a very high cumulative accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating of 250. This total ranks it as the second-most active season on record, with only the 1933 season having a higher ACE value. ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed, so storms that last a long time, as well as particularly strong hurricanes, have high ACEs. ACE is only calculated for full advisories on tropical systems at or exceeding 34 knots (39 mph, 63 km/h) or tropical storm strength. Subtropical cyclones are excluded from the total.
Intense tropical Storms:
Three of the six most intense hurricanes on record formed in 2005, topped off by Hurricane Wilma’s 882 mbar (26.0 inHg) minimum pressure, shattering the 17-year-old record set by Hurricane Gilbert. Hurricanes Emily, Katrina and Rita also attained Category 5 intensity, and Hurricanes Rita and Katrina became the fourth and sixth most intense recorded Atlantic storms, respectively. Hurricane Emily was not originally recorded as a Category 5 storm, but it was upgraded in the post-storm analysis by the National Hurricane Center. The 2005 season is the only season on record with four Category 5 storms on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale; the previous record was only two. In addition, Hurricane Dennis reached Category 4 status, tying the record set by the 1999 season with five Category 4 storms.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 2005 Season:
Arlene – Tropical Storm
Bret – Tropical Storm
Cindy – Category 1
Dennis – Category 4
Emily – Category 5
Franklin – Tropical Storm
Gert – Tropical Storm
Harvey – Tropical Storm
Irene – Category 2
Ten – Tropical Depression
Jose – Tropical Storm
Katrina – Category 5
Lee – Tropical Storm
Maria – Category 3
Nate – Category 1
Ophelia – Category 1
Philippe – Category 1
Rita – Category 5
Nineteen – Tropical Depression
Stan – Category 1
Unnamed – Tropical Storm
Tammy – Tropical Storm
Twenty-two – Tropical Depression
Vince – Category 1
Wilma – Category 5
Alpha – Tropical Storm
Beta – Category 3
Gamma – Tropical Storm
Delta – Tropical Storm
Epsilon – Category 1
Zeta – Tropical Storm
2010 Hurricane Season:
2010 Hurricane Season Summary:
Most of the damage in the 2010 Atlantic tropical storm season occurred in Mexico. The first hurricane, Hurricane Alex, was the wettest tropical storm in the state of Nuevo León, producing 35.04 in (890 mm) in precipitation near Monterrey. Due to the prevailing atmospheric currents and the placement of the jet stream, most hurricanes were directed away from the United States. No hurricanes struck the country, although several storms affected the country. In late June, Tropical Storm Alex moved through the area affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, causing tarballs as large as apples to wash onshore portions of the Gulf Coast from high storm tides created by the storm. Later it produced heavy rainfall in south Texas, causing flooding along the Rio Grande and $10 million in damage (2010 USD). About a week after Alex, Tropical Depression Two struck southern Texas, producing additional rainfall in the region. Tropical Storm Bonnie was one of two named storms to hit the country, striking south Florida in July and causing light rainfall and winds. A few weeks later, Tropical Depression Five developed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, causing two indirect deaths off the west of Florida due to heavy surf. Along the east coast of the United States, Tropical Storm Colin caused one drowning death in early August, followed by Hurricane Danielle causing two deaths from rip currents later in the month. Overall, the season’s activity was reflected with a high accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating of 166, the highest since 2005.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 2010 Season:
Alex – Category 2
Two – Tropical Depression
Bonnie – Tropical Storm
Colin – Tropical Storm
Five – Tropical Depression
Danielle – Category 4
Earl – Category 4
Fiona – Tropical Storm
Gaston – Tropical Storm
Hermine – Tropical Storm
Igor – Category 4
Julia – Category 4
Karl – Category 3
Lisa – Category 1
Matthew – Tropical Storm
Nicole – Tropical Storm
Otto – Category 1
Paula – Category 2
Richard – Category 2
Shary – Category 1
Tomas – Category 2
1969 Hurricane Season:
1969 Hurricane Season Summary:
The 1969 season once held the record for the most hurricanes (12 in all) to form in any year in the Atlantic basin. This record was broken in 2005 with a season total of 15 hurricanes. Meteorologists were just beginning to understand the traits of tropical and subtropical storms; as a result, a large number of the eighteen storms that formed in 1969 went unnamed. In addition, many of the storms were dubbed hurricanes after the fact.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 1969 Season:
Five – Tropical Depression
Six – Tropical Depression
Seven – Tropical Depression
Eight – Tropical Depression
Thirteen – Tropical Depression
Anna – Tropical Storm
Blanche – Category 1
Camille – Category 5
Debbie – Category 3
Eve – Tropical Storm
Francelia – Category 3
Gerda – Category 3
Holly – Category 1
Twenty-Nine – Tropical Depression
Francelia – Category 3
Inga – Category 3
Ten – Category 1
ST One – Tropical Storm
Jenny – Tropical Storm
Kara – Category 2
Laurie – Category 2
Sixteen – Tropical Storm
Seventeen – Category 1
Martha – Category 1
1887 Hurricane Season:
1887 Hurricane Season Summary:
The 1887 Atlantic hurricane season was the third most active Atlantic hurricane season on record, tying with 1995, 2010, 2011, and 2012. The season ran through the summer and almost all of the fall in 1887, and was surpassed in total number of tropical storms only by the seasons of 1933 and the record-breaking 2005. The 1887 season saw tropical activity as early as May, and as late as December. Tropical storms that did not approach populated areas or shipping lanes, especially if they were relatively weak and of short duration, may have remained undetected. Because technologies such as satellite monitoring were not available until the 1960s, historical data on tropical storms from this period may not be comprehensive. Of the known 1887 storms, Tropical Storm One and Tropical Storm Three were first documented in 1996 by Jose Fernandez-Partagas and Henry Diaz. They also proposed large alterations to the known tracks of several of the other 1887 storms. Ten of the season’s nineteen known storms attained hurricane status. However, only two of these storms became major hurricanes, with sustained winds of over 111 mph (179 km/h); the strongest reached peak winds of 125 mph (205 km/h), with a minimum barometric pressure of 952 mbar (28.1 inHg) off the East Coast of the United States in late August. Only a few of the storms during the 1887 season did not impact land, but there was a low number of deaths.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 1887 Season:
One – Tropical Storm
Two – Tropical Storm
Three – Tropical Storm
Four – Category 2
Five – Tropical Storm
Six – Category 3
Seven – Category 3
Eight – Category 2
Nine – Category 2
Ten – Category 1
Eleven – Tropical Storm
Twelve – Tropical Storm
Thirteen – Category 1
Fourteen – Category 1
Fifteen – Category 2
Sixteen – Tropical Storm
Seventeen – Category 1
Eighteen – Category 1
Nineteen – Tropical Storm
1950 Hurricane Season:
1950 Hurricane Season Summary:
The 1950 hurricane season officially began on June 15 and ended on November 15. This season was the first time that the United States Weather Bureau operated with radar technology to observe hurricanes 200 mi (320 km) away from land. The tropics remained tranquil through early August, and the U.S. Weather Bureau noted that the season had been “remarkably quiet”. The inactive period ended on August 12, when the first tropical storm developed east of the Lesser Antilles. This storm received the name “Able” as part of the Joint Army/Navy Phonetic Alphabet. Before the end of August, four hurricanes had formed in the Atlantic, three of which attained major hurricane status. A major hurricane is a tropical storm with winds of at least 111 mph (178 km/h). A storm of this intensity would be classified as a Category 3 or greater on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale introduced in the 1970s. Only five other Atlantic hurricane seasons had three major hurricanes before the end of August. Aside from 1950, this occurred also in 1886, 1893, 1916, 2004, and 2005. In contrast to the busy August, only three named storms developed in September. Hurricane Dog became the strongest hurricane of the season on September 6 with winds of 185 mph (295 km/h). Its peak strength occurred over the open Atlantic Ocean, so it did not cause significant damage when it was at its strongest. It was among the most severe hurricanes on record in Antigua, where the hurricane struck early in its duration. Six tropical storms or hurricanes formed in October, which at the time was greater than in any other year, and which no other season has broken. This level of October activity has been matched only by the 2005 season. In total, there were thirteen tropical storms during the season, of which only two (Tropical Storm How and an unnamed tropical storm) did not attain hurricane status. Overall, eight major hurricanes occurred during the year, which is a record that still stands. The number of storms was above average. In a typical year, eleven tropical storms, six hurricanes, and between two and three major hurricanes take place. With the numerous major hurricanes, the season produced the second-highest accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) on record in the Atlantic basin, after 2005, with a total of 243 units. This value is an approximation of the combined kinetic energy used by all tropical storms throughout the season.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 1950 Season:
Able – Category 4
Baker – Category 3
Charlie – Category 3
Dog – Category 5
Easy – Category 3
Fox – Category 4
George – Category 2
How – Tropical Storm
Item – Category 2
Jig – Category 3
King – Category 3
Unnamed – Tropical Storm
Love – Category 1
Mike – Tropical Storm
Unnamed – Tropical Storm
Unnamed – Tropical Storm
1998 Hurricane Season:
1998 Hurricane Season Summary:
The 1998 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1998, with the first tropical storm developing on July 27. It was an above average season in which 14 tropical storms formed. All fourteen tropical depressions attained tropical storm status and ten of these became a hurricane. Three hurricanes further intensified into major hurricanes. The dissipation of an El Niño in April and the development of a La Niña by June was attributed to the above average activity. Three hurricanes and three tropical storms made landfall during the season and caused at least 19,618 deaths and nearly $17.6 billion in damage. Hurricane Danielle also caused damage, although it never made landfall. The last storm of the season, Hurricane Nicole, dissipated on December 1, which was the day after the official season ending on November 30. Activity in the season began slowly, with the first tropical storm not forming until July 27. It did not become Tropical Storm Alex until July 29, which was an abnormally late first named storm for an Atlantic hurricane season. After being dormant for about two weeks, Hurricane Bonnie developed on August 19. Thereafter, tropical cyclogenesis became more frequent, with an additional three storms by the end of August. September was the most active month, coinciding with the climatological peak of the season. Six tropical storms formed in that month, four of which reached hurricane intensity. Four hurricanes were active on September 26, with Georges over the Straits of Florida, Ivan in the North Atlantic, Jeanne near Cape Verde, and Karl over the Central Atlantic. This was the first such occurrence since August 22, 1893. However, three hurricanes also co-existed in the Atlantic on September 11, 1961, with a possible fourth. Following a busy September, activity began slowing, starting in October, when only two tropical storms developed. However, both storms became a hurricane, with the second storm, Hurricane Mitch, become the most intense, deadliest, and costliest storm of the 1998 Atlantic hurricane season. Overall, the season’s activity was reflected with a cumulative accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating of 182.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 1998 Season:
Alex – Tropical Storm
Bonnie – Category 3
Charley – Tropical Storm
Danielle – Category 2
Earl – Category 2
Frances – Tropical Storm
Georges – Category 4
Hermine – Tropical Storm
Ivan – Category 1
Jeanne – Category 2
Karl – Category 2
Lisa – Category 1
Mitch – Category 5
Nicole – Category 1
1995 Hurricane Season:
1995 Hurricane Season Summary:
The 1995 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, and activity in 1995 began on the next day with the formation of Hurricane Allison on June 2. It was a well-above average season in which 21 tropical depressions formed. Nineteen of these obtained tropical storm status, and 11 of these attained hurricane status. In addition, five tropical storms reached major hurricane status, which was well above the 1950–2005 average of two per season. Seven hurricanes and five tropical storms made landfall, which caused a majority of the season’s 158 deaths and $10.2 billion (1995 USD) in damage. Hurricane Felix also caused damage and fatalities, but never made landfall. The last storm of the season, Hurricane Tanya, became extratropical on November 1, over four weeks before the official end of the season on November 30. Tropical cyclogenesis in the 1995 Atlantic hurricane season began with the development of Hurricane Allison on June 2. The month of July was very active, with four tropical storms forming. A total of seven storms formed in August — Felix, Gabrielle, Humberto, Iris, Jerry, Karen, and Luis — tying the 1933 record for most in the month. This record was broken in the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season when eight named storms formed during August. Although September is the climatological peak of hurricane season, it was much less active in August, with four tropical storms developing in that month, and Marilyn, Noel, and Opal eventually strengthened into hurricanes. Four tropical storms also formed in October; notably, Hurricane Roxanne developed in that month. The last storm of the season, Hurricane Tanya, developed later in October, and eventually became extratropical on November 1, nearly a month before the official end of the season on November 30. The season’s activity was reflected with a high accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating of 228.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 1995 Season:
Allison – Category 1
Barry – Tropical Storm
Chantal – Tropical Storm
Dean – Tropical Storm
Erin – Category 2
Six – Tropical Depression
Felix – Category 4
Gabrielle – Tropical Storm
Humberto – Category 1
Iris – Category 1
Jerry – Tropical Storm
Karen – Tropical Storm
Luis – Category 4
Fourteen – Tropical Depression
Marilyn – Category 3
Noel – Category 1
Opal – Category 4
Pablo – Tropical Storm
Roxanne – Category 3
Sebastian – Tropical Storm
Tanya – Category 1
2012 Hurricane Season:
2012 Hurricane Season Summary:
The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June. It was an above average season in which 19 tropical depressions formed. All nineteen depressions attained tropical storm status, and ten of these became hurricanes. Two hurricanes further intensified into major hurricanes. The season was above average most likely because of an ongoing La Niña in the Pacific Ocean. Three hurricanes and three tropical storms made landfall during the season and caused 354 deaths and 68 billion in damage. Additionally, Hurricanes Leslie and Rafael also caused losses and fatalities, though neither struck land. The last storm of the season, dissipated on October 29 over a month before the official end of hurricane season on November 30. Tropical cyclogenesis began in the month of May, with Tropical Storms Alberto and Beryl. This was the first occurrence of two pre-season tropical storms in the Atlantic since 1908. Additionally, Beryl is regarded as the strongest pre-season tropical storm landfall in the United States on record. In June, there were also two systems, Hurricane Chris and Tropical Storm Debby. However, no tropical storms developed in the month of July, the first phenomenon since 2000. Activity resumed on August 1, with the development of Hurricane Ernesto. With a total of eight tropical storms in August, this ties the record set in 2004. There were only two tropical depressions that formed in September, though three systems that existed in that month originated in August. Michael became the first major hurricane of the season on September 6, when it peaked as a Category 3 hurricane. Hurricane Nadine developed September 10 and became extratropical on September 21. However, Nadine re-developed on September 23 and subsequently lasted until October 3. With a total duration of 24 days, Nadine was the fourth-longest lasting Atlantic hurricane on record, behind the 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane, Hurricane Ginger in 1971, and Hurricane Inga in 1969. In October, there were five tropical storms – Tropical Storms Oscar, Patty, and Tony – as well as Hurricanes Rafael and Sandy. Hurricane Sandy outlived the final named storm, Tony, and became extratropical on October 29. The season’s activity was reflected with an accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating of 133, which was well above the 1981–2010 average of 92.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 2012 Season:
Alberto – Tropical Storm
Beryl – Tropical Storm
Chris – Category 1
Debby – Tropical Storm
Ernesto – Category 2
Florence – Tropical Storm
Gordon – Category 2
Helene – Tropical Storm
Isaac – Category 1
Joyce – Tropical Storm
Kirk – Category 2
Leslie – Category 1
Michael – Category 3
Nadine – Category 1
Oscar – Tropical Storm
Patty – Tropical Storm
Rafael – Category 1
Sandy – Category 3
Tony – Tropical Storm
1933 Hurricane Season:
1933 Hurricane Season Summary:
The 1933 season was the most active of its time, surpassing the previous record-holder of 19 storms in 1887. Fifteen of the season’s storms made landfall as tropical storms or hurricane, and another struck land as an extratropical storm. Eight tropical storms and six hurricanes hit the United States during the season, including the Chesapeake Potomac Hurricane, which the U.S. Weather Bureau describes as one of the most severe in history along the Mid-Atlantic States. Seven tropical storms, including four hurricanes, hit Mexico, two of which caused severe damage in the Tampico area. The season was continuously active, with six storms forming during the month of August alone. At the time, many storms received the distinction of being the earliest nth storm to form, such as the earliest fifth tropical storm to form in a season. Most of the records were broken in later years. During the season, the U.S. Weather Bureau issued storm and hurricane warnings for eight storms, including coastal portions of Texas, as well as from Florida to Massachusetts, forcing the evacuations of thousands of people. The deadliest storm of the season was a hurricane that struck Tampico, Mexico, killing over 184 residents. The costliest hurricane was the Chesapeake Potomac Hurricane, which caused US$27 million ($479 million 2013 USD) from North Carolina to New Jersey. The hurricane produced rainfall that resulted in severe crop damage in Maryland. In addition to the 20 tropical storms, there were several tropical depressions of lesser intensity. The first developed on June 1 in the northwest Caribbean and dissipated a few days later. Another depression developed on July 11 over Panama and also quickly dissipated. A tropical depression developed on July 17 in the northeastern Atlantic west of the Azores, and one ship reported hurricane-force winds; however, there was little evidence that the tropical system was organized, so it was not classified as a tropical storm. Originally, there was a tropical storm in the database in the Caribbean in the middle of August, but it was downgraded to a tropical depression due to lack of any reports of gale-force winds. Similarly, there was a tropical storm in the database in late September, but it was also downgraded to a tropical depression due to lack of gale-force winds. The season produced the highest Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) on record with a total of 259.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 1933 Season:
One – Tropical Storm
Two – Category 2
Three – Tropical Storm
Four – Tropical Storm
Five – Category 1
Six – Category 4
Seven – Tropical Storm
Eight – Category 5
Nine – Tropical Storm
Ten – Tropical Storm
Eleven – Category 4
Twelve – Category 4
Thirteen – Category 2
Fourteen – Category 5
Fifteen – Category 1
Sixteen – Tropical Storm
Seventeen – Category 3
Eighteen – Category 1
Nineteen – Tropical Storm
Twenty – Tropical Storm
1916 Hurricane Season:
1916 Hurricane Season Summary:
1916 was a fairly active season, especially for the time. Fifteen tropical storms formed during the course of the year. Ten hurricanes formed, and five of those were major hurricanes.
Tropical Storm One: On May 13, a tropical depression formed south of the Cuban coast. It quickly crossed the island and moved over the Straits of Florida. On May 14, it slowly strengthened to a minimal tropical storm, and it made landfall near Key Vaca, Florida with winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It entered the Florida peninsula near Cape Sable, moving northward across the state. Gale force winds were reported east of the center. It transitioned to an extratropical storm on May 16.
Hurricane Two: A tropical disturbance organized into a tropical storm on June 29 in the southwest Caribbean Sea. It moved to the north-northwest, brushing the coast of Honduras before strengthening into a hurricane on July 2. The hurricane continued to intensify, reaching major hurricane strength in the northern Gulf of Mexico on July 4. It made landfall near Gulfport, Mississippi with 120 mph (195 km/h) sustained winds on July 5. The damage was around $3 million with four deaths occurring. At the time, it was the earliest known major hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. in any season, but that record has since been broken by Hurricane Audrey.
Hurricane Three: The third tropical storm was first observed east of the Lesser Antilles on July 10. It tracked northwestward, crossing the islands before reaching hurricane strength north of Puerto Rico on July 15. The hurricane continued to the northwest, and reached a peak of 105 mph (170 km/h) on July 16. Cool and dry air weakened it to a 70 mph (110 km/h) tropical storm when it hit New Bedford, Massachusetts on July 21. It caused little damage and no known deaths. Initially, the storm was recorded as a major hurricane, but it was subsequently downgraded by the Atlantic hurricane reanalysis project.
Hurricane Four: Hurricane Four, which developed on July 11 north of the Bahamas, reached a peak intensity of 115 mph (185 km/h) winds on July 13. The hurricane moved ashore near Charleston, South Carolina as a strong Category 2 hurricane on July 14. Seven deaths were reported, with $100,000 in damage. The heavy rains from this storm caused severe flooding of the French Broad River at Asheville, North Carolina.
Tropical Storm Five: A tropical storm formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico on August 4. On August 5, it struck the Mexican state of Tamaulipas with estimated winds of 60 mph (95 km/h). Tropical storm force winds affected southern Texas.
Hurricane Six: The fourth hurricane of the season was observed east of the Lesser Antilles on August 12. It passed through the islands, strengthening to a hurricane late on August 12 while crossing. On August 15, the hurricane hit Jamaica as a 90 mph (140 km/h) hurricane, and continued to the west-northwest through the Caribbean Sea and Yucatán Channel. On August 16, it became a major hurricane. It made landfall on Padre Island, Texas on August 18 as a 135 mph (215 km/h) hurricane. The hurricane caused 15 fatalities, with $1.8 million (1916 USD) in damage.
Hurricane Seven: The hurricane appeared over the northern Lesser Antilles on August 21. It tracked westward, becoming a hurricane and reaching a peak of 110 mph (175 km/h) winds before hitting Puerto Rico on August 22. It was a small diameter hurricane that crossed Puerto Rico from Naguabo to Aguada. From the Humacao region to the Aguadilla region suffered hurricane force winds, with minor damages in the east and north of Puerto Rico. One death occurred and the damages were estimated at $1 million (1916 USD, $20.9 million 2010 USD). In San Juan winds were measured at 92 mph and the pressure was 29.82 inches. The worst damages occurred in Santurse. It crossed Hispaniola on August 23, weakened to a tropical storm, and paralleled the north coast of Cuba. This fast moving storm turned northward, passing west of Miami, Florida on August 25. It dissipated on August 26.
Hurricane Eight: On August 27 a tropical storm was observed east of the Lesser Antilles. It strengthened into a hurricane that night before crossing Dominica with 80 mph (130 km/h) winds on August 28. This fast-moving hurricane moved through the Caribbean Sea, and it quickly weakened on August 30. On September 1 it made landfall on northern Belize as a tropical storm. The hurricane caused moderate damage, taking an unknown number of lives.
Tropical Storm Nine: The ninth tropical storm of the season formed over the eastern Bahamas on September 4. It tracked northward, and hit near the North Carolina/South Carolina border on September 6.
Hurricane Ten: The tenth tropical storm of the season, which was first observed on September 13 to the northeast of the Lesser Antilles, tracked westward before turning northward. It reached a peak of 85 mph (140 km/h) winds on September 18 before dissipating on September 24 in the northeast Atlantic.
Hurricane Eleven: On September 17 the eleventh tropical storm was seen east of Barbados. It headed west-northward, strengthening into a hurricane on September 19 before passing north of the Lesser Antilles. The hurricane reached a peak of 120 mph (195 km/h) winds on September 22. It passed by Bermuda on September 24, and became extratropical on the same day.
Tropical Storm Twelve: A tropical storm formed on October 2 and struck the Georgia coast on October 4.
Hurricane Thirteen: A tropical storm appeared near the Windward Islands on October 6. It headed northwestward then northward, reaching hurricane strength in the eastern Caribbean. It approached the equivalent of Category 2 intensity as it passed over Saint Croix. While accelerating to the northeast, the hurricane reached major hurricane strength, but cooler waters caused it to become extratropical on October 15.
Hurricane Fourteen: A tropical depression organized to a tropical storm on October 11 in the western Caribbean. It moved westward, reaching hurricane strength on the 13th before hitting the Yucatán Peninsula on the 15th as a 110 mph (175 km/h) hurricane. It weakened over land, and it emerged over the southern Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm. It quickly re-strengthened to a strong Category 2 hurricane, hitting Pensacola on October 18. This storm was a fast moving one so the damage was limited, but a ship sank offshore, killing 20 people.
Tropical Storm Fifteen: The last storm of the season was first seen on November 11 in the Caribbean Sea. It tracked west-northwestward, hitting Honduras on the 13th. The storm turned northward, reaching peak winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) over the Yucatán Channel on November 14. It transitioned to an extratropical cyclone on November 15, and it passed over Key West.
Name and Strength of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes of the 1916 Season:
One – Tropical Storm
Two – Category 3
Three – Category 2
Four – Category 3
Five – Tropical Storm
Six – Category 4
Seven – Category 2
Eight – Category 1
Nine – Tropical Storm
Tropical Depression
Ten – Category 1
Eleven – Category 3
Twelve – Tropical Storm
Tropical Depression
Thirteen – Category 3
Fourteen – Category 2
Tropical Depression
Fifteen – Tropical Storm
Resource: National Hurricane Center (NHC): National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)