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2025: First Hurricane-Free Year for US in a Decade

11/19/2025

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In 2025, the United States had its first hurricane-free year in a decade, despite several significant storms.
The Atlantic hurricane season ended on November 30, 2025, and included Hurricanes Erin, Imelda, and Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded that devastated Jamaica.
Although no hurricanes made landfall in the United States, the season still produced dangerous repercussions for the country.

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Story summary

In 2025, the United States had its first hurricane-free year in a decade, despite several significant storms.
The Atlantic hurricane season ended on November 30, 2025, and included Hurricanes Erin, Imelda, and Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded that devastated Jamaica.
Although no hurricanes made landfall in the United States, the season still produced dangerous repercussions for the country.