First storm formed Last storm dissipated Strongest storm Total depressions Total storms Hurricanes Major hurricanes Total damages Total fatalities The 2017 Season was one of the worst seasons in recorded history, causing 8,447 fatalities and $113.56 billion in damage. This season has many notable systems. Hurricane Don became the first major hurricane to strike the United States since Wilma in 2005. Hurricane Jose caused over 8,000 fatalities. Hurricane Ophelia was the first major hurricane to strike Louisiana since Hurricane Rita. Hurricane Sean formed very late in the season and caused $210 million in damage at the Azores. ImageSize = width:800 height:220 PlotArea = top:10 bottom:80 right:20 left:20 Legend = columns:3 left:30 top:58 columnwidth:270