Atlantic hurricanes by season, 1950 to 2026
The Atlantic produced a record 30 named storms in 2020 and 7 major hurricanes in both 2005 and 2020. In 2026, 10 storms had formed by late October.
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What the data shows
- Named storms: 16 in 1950, 10 in 2026 (38% lower). It peaked at 30 in 2020.
- Hurricanes: 11 in 1950, 1 in 2026 (91% lower). It peaked at 15 in 2005.
- Major hurricanes: 6 in 1950, 1 in 2026. It peaked at 7 in 2005.
About this chart
The 2020 Atlantic season holds the record for named storms with 30, along with 14 hurricanes and 7 major hurricanes. The 2005 season had 28 named storms, a record 15 hurricanes and the same 7 majors. Beyond those two years, the most hurricanes in one season since 1950 were 12, in 1969 and 2010. Counts are not always high when storms are plentiful: 2013 had 14 named storms but only 2 hurricanes and no major ones. The 2025 season had 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes.
The chart follows the National Hurricane Center's official season summaries for the Atlantic basin from 1950 to 2026. Named storms include hurricanes and subtropical storms, and major hurricanes are counted within hurricanes. The 2026 season is still in progress and ends November 30: as of about October 31 it had 10 named storms, 1 hurricane and 1 major hurricane. Its first hurricane formed October 8, tying 1905 for the latest first hurricane. A best-track recount differs by one storm in 12 seasons.
The data
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center season summaries as compiled in Wikipedia 'List of Atlantic hurricane seasons' and '2026 Atlantic hurricane season'; cross-checked against NOAA HURDAT2 (hurdat2-1851-2025-092326.txt). Retrieved November 4, 2026. 2026 season is in progress (ends Nov 30): counts of 10 named storms, 1 hurricane (Isaias) and 1 major hurricane are as of about Oct 31 2026 per Wikipedia citing NHC. Named storms include hurricanes and subtropical storms. Counts follow NHC's official season summaries; HURDAT2 best-track recount differs by one in 12 seasons (e.g. 2005 shows 29 storms because it includes an unnamed subtropical storm; 2025 shows 6 hurricanes).
| Date | Named storms | Hurricanes | Major hurricanes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| 1951 | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| 1952 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| 1953 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| 1954 | 16 | 7 | 3 |
| 1955 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| 1956 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| 1957 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1958 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 1959 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| 1960 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 1961 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1963 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| 1964 | 13 | 7 | 5 |
| 1965 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 1966 | 15 | 7 | 3 |
| 1967 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| 1968 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 1969 | 18 | 12 | 3 |
| 1970 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| 1971 | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| 1972 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 1975 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| 1976 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| 1977 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 1978 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| 1979 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 1980 | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| 1981 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 1982 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| 1986 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| 1989 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 1991 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 19 | 11 | 5 |
| 1996 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 14 | 10 | 3 |
| 1999 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| 2000 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| 2001 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| 2002 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 | 16 | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| 2005 | 28 | 15 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 | 16 | 8 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 | 19 | 12 | 5 |
| 2011 | 19 | 7 | 4 |
| 2012 | 19 | 10 | 2 |
| 2013 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 15 | 7 | 4 |
| 2017 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| 2018 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| 2020 | 30 | 14 | 7 |
| 2021 | 21 | 7 | 4 |
| 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 | 20 | 7 | 3 |
| 2024 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| 2026 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many hurricanes are there each year?
It varies widely. Among complete Atlantic seasons since 1950 the count has ranged from 2 hurricanes (1972, 1982 and 2013) to 15 in 2005. The 2025 season had 5 hurricanes, 4 of them major.
Which year had the most named storms?
2020, with a record 30 named storms in the Atlantic. 2005 was next in this data with 28. The 2020 season also had 14 hurricanes and 7 major hurricanes.
How many storms has the 2026 hurricane season had?
As of about October 31, 2026, the Atlantic season had 10 named storms, 1 hurricane and 1 major hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. The season runs through November 30, so the final counts may change.
Where does this data come from?
NOAA National Hurricane Center season summaries as compiled in Wikipedia 'List of Atlantic hurricane seasons' and '2026 Atlantic hurricane season'; cross-checked against NOAA HURDAT2 (hurdat2-1851-2025-092326.txt). Retrieved November 4, 2026. 2026 season is in progress (ends Nov 30): counts of 10 named storms, 1 hurricane (Isaias) and 1 major hurricane are as of about Oct 31 2026 per Wikipedia citing NHC. Named storms include hurricanes and subtropical storms. Counts follow NHC's official season summaries; HURDAT2 best-track recount differs by one in 12 seasons (e.g. 2005 shows 29 storms because it includes an unnamed subtropical storm; 2025 shows 6 hurricanes). You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.
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