The 2401 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the least active seasons on record. 2401 Atlantic hurricane season First storm formed Last storm dissipated Strongest storm Total depressions Total storms Hurricanes Major hurricanes Total fatalities Total damages Hurricane seasons Just in this season, only 6 storms forming throughout the season. The first storm, Alex, formed near the end of July. The last storm, Earl, dissipated nearly two months before the end of the season.