Hurricane Delta

Hurricane Delta was a destructive Category 4 hurricane that devastated Europe in December 2018. In all, 61 people were killed, along with $38.1 billion (2018 USD) in damages.

On December 13th, a tropical wave was being monitored since tropical characteristics were present and an eyewall was beginning to form.

By the 15th, the system strengthened into Tropical Storm Delta. By the 17th, Delta became a Category 2 hurricane before slamming into the Azores, causing 16 deaths and $1.2 billion in damages on the island.

Strengthening into a Category 4 major hurricane, Delta slammed into France, causing another 45 deaths and $35.9 billion in damages before dissipating over Estonia on Christmas day.

In all, 61 people died and $38.1 billion (2018 USD) in damages occurred as of a result. Due to record flooding, Delta was retired, but however, was not replaced as the names on the list go in Greek alphabet order.