Hurricane Kappa

Hurricane Kappa was a Category 2 hurricane that impacted Cape Verde in late December 2018. In all, 32 people were killed, along with $96 million (2018 USD) in damages.

A tropical wave originating from Africa pushed out into the Atlantic, achieving depression status on December 24. By the 26th, the system was Category 2 Hurricane Kappa.

Impacting Cape Verde, 27 deaths occurred, along with $80 million in damages before Kapa weakened due to cold water.

By the 29th, Kappa dissipated after killing 32 and causing $96 million in damages.