Hypothetical Hurricane Season: 2017

The 2017 hurricane season was an active hurricane season with 24 total tropical depressions. Overall, there was 2418 total deaths, and 56.4 billion dollars in damages. Out of the 20 storms, 14 have affected land. Many states have been affected in this season, including Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Georgia, and New York. Devastating effects occurred in New York, after Hurricane Emily caused a record breaking 15 feet storm surge. There were 7 major hurricanes, with 4 making landfall, including Hurricane Arlene, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Gert, and Hurricane Ophelia.