The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the worst in years, thanks to major storms hitting in early in the summer and later in the fall.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is finally over. It officially ended Saturday with an above-average number of storms. This year, the Atlantic Ocean basin saw 18 named storms, including 11 hurricanes. Five of those 11 were intensified to major hurricanes.

AccuWeather estimated the season caused an estimated $500 billion in total damage and economic loss. The season saw above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up after a