The intensity and damage caused by storms are increasing, but data does not indicate they are becoming more frequent. Despite growing concerns about climate change’s impact, the number of storms has not shown a significant upward trend.
In October 2024, a fisherman was seen on Tybee Island in South Carolina as Hurricane Milton moved into the Atlantic Ocean. This image, captured by Richard Burkhart for the USA TODAY Network, underscores the unpredictable nature of hurricanes. As of now, 2026 might become the first year since 1914 without any recorded hurricanes in the Atlantic. Moreover, nearly two years have passed since the last hurricane hit the continental United States.