The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends Nov. 30 after 18 named storms including the earliest Category 5 storm on record, and possibly one of the costliest hurricanes to the insurance industry.
Of the 18 named storms, 11 were hurricanes and five were major hurricanes — at least Category 3 with sustained winds of 111 mph. The average hurricane season is 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.
Five hurricanes (Debby, Beryl, Francine, Helene, and Milton) made U.S. landfall in 2024, and two (Helene and Milton) were major hurricanes. Total estimated losses from the