The 1953 Atlantic hurricane season was an above average Atlantic tropical cyclone season, with 16 total cyclones, 13 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes forming as the year progressed. The 1953 season was the first season to feature named staorms. The 1953 was eventful. Tropical Storm Alicia formed on August 4, making it one of the latest hurricane seasons on record. However, late formation does not have an effect on the storms and the 1953 season proved to be deadly. Hurricane Barry killed 7 in Louisiana. Dean killed 10 in the Caribbean. Hugo caused 20 deaths in New England. Jerry caused 22 deaths in Jamaica and Mexico and Marilyn killed 30 in late December. The season also proved costly. Dean caused 50$ million worth of damage. But the most notable storm of the seaso