Here are some key highlights

1. Number of Named Storms

The 2005 season had a total of 28 named storms, surpassing the previous record of 21 set in 1933.

2. Number of Hurricanes

There were 15 hurricanes, which tied the record set in 1969.

3. Major Hurricanes

Of the 15 hurricanes, 7 became major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher), including four Category 5 hurricanes—Katrina, Rita, Wilma, and Emily.

4. Hurricane Katrina

Katrina became one of the most devastating hurricanes in U.S. history, causing catastrophic damage, particularly in New Orleans, and resulting in over 1,800 deaths.

5. Hurricane Wilma

Wilma became the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record, with a minimum pressure of 882 millibars.

6. Greek Alphabet Used

The season was so active that the standard list of storm names was exhausted, leading to the use of the Greek alphabet for the first time.

The 2005 season remains a benchmark for the potential intensity and destructiveness of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin.

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