First storm formed Last storm dissipated Strongest storm Total depressions Total storms Hurricanes Major hurricanes Total damages Total fatalities The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active hurricane season on record, due to a Very Strong La Nina that happened after the El Nino in 2016 was sheared, this season was the strongest season on record, with many storms becoming major hurricanes. Also, after several decades of having old naming lists, they decided to refresh the naming lists with some new names, however, some old names were kept on, and you'll find out which one of those were kept on.