Hurricane Names Beryl, Helene, and Milton Retired After Devastating 2024 Season

The World Meteorological Organization has replaced the names of these record-breaking storms, which caused over 300 deaths and $119 billion in damages.

The World Meteorological Organization officially retired the names Beryl, Helene, and Milton due to their catastrophic impacts during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
Hurricane Helene was the deadliest and most expensive, with 249 fatalities and $78.7 billion in damages, primarily in the southeastern United States.
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm on record, caused 68 deaths and widespread destruction in the Caribbean and parts of the United States.
Hurricane Milton resulted in 40 deaths and $34.3 billion in damages, with most of the destruction concentrated in Florida.
The 2024 season marked the ninth consecutive year of above-average hurricane activity, underscoring the growing influence of climate change on storm intensity.