Typhoon TracksNorth Atlantic (hurricanes): storms forming in Oct
1991–2020 average2.6per year
This is an archive, not a forecast or warning. For current storms follow your national meteorological service.
Most in one year81950
Total1671950–2025
Average per year by decade
2.6
1.9
1.6
0.8
2.2
2.7
2.8
3.5
10 strongest storms forming in Oct
| Name | Year | hPa | Wind kt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa | 2025 | 892 | 165 |
| Wilma | 2005 | 882 | 160 |
| Mitch | 1998 | 905 | 155 |
| Milton | 2024 | 902 | 150 |
| Hattie | 1961 | 914 | 145 |
| Michael | 2018 | 920 | 135 |
| Eta | 2020 | 922 | 130 |
| Fox | 1952 | 934 | 125 |
| Joan:Miriam | 1988 | 932 | 125 |
| Iris | 2001 | 948 | 125 |
Counts use the IBTrACS season; storms crossing New Year can make a year differ by one from agency totals.