First storm formed Last storm dissipated Strongest storm Total depressions Total storms Hurricanes Major hurricanes Total damages Total fatalities The 2999 Atlantic Hurricane Season was an above-average season, with 16 named storms, 8 becoming hurricanes, and 4 being major hurricanes. The first storm, Ana, formed in June, the official start of the season. The last storm, Peter dissipated near the end, on November 24. The strongest storm, Ida, peaked as a strong Category 4, nearly a Category 5 hurricane. With La Nina at its peak, was the main reason causing this above-average season.