The 2015-16 South Atlantic Cyclone Season was the first documented season of South Atlantic tropical and subtropical cyclones in recorded history. This was the first known "season" of cyclones in the basin, and is the only known occurrence of a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale) in the South Atlantic. This season is cited as the most active in the basin's history, featuring eight named storms, two hurricanes, and one major hurricane. An unnamed tropical depression also developed this year.