ORLANDO, Fla. – We’ve officially hit the peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic.
So let’s check in on how things are shaping up so far and how this year compares to the last few.
How active has 2025 been?
As of Sept. 10, the 2025 hurricane season has seen six named storms.
That’s a little higher than 2024 and 2022, but still way below the hyperactive seasons like 2023 (14 storms) and 2020 (a record-breaking 18 storms by this point).
Any major storms yet?
Luckily so far in 2025, there has been no standout, impactful landfalling storm like in previous years. But keep in mind that the season is far from over.
Here is a look at how 2025 compares to the last five seasons (by this point of the season):
- 2024: 5 named storms, including 3 landfalling hurricanes (Beryl, Debby and Francine).
- 2023: 14 named storms, including Hurricane Idalia that made landfall.
- 2022: 5 named storms (Hurricane Ian developed later in September)
- 2021: 12 storms storms, including Hurricane Ida (Category 4)
- 2020: The most active on this list with 18 named storms by early September, including Hurricane Laura (Category 4)
What does this mean for rest of hurricane season?
Even though 2025 hasn’t been as busy as past years, history shows us that things can change quickly around this time of year.
Some notable Florida storms that came after the peak of the season includes: Jeanne (2004), Wilma (2005), Michael (2018), Ian (2022), Nicole (2022) and Milton (2024).
The peak of hurricane season (early to mid-September) is when conditions are most favorable for storms to develop with warmer ocean water, less wind shear and more tropical waves.
Now is NOT the time to get complacent. Stay informed and prepared for whatever develops.
Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30.