First storm formed Last storm dissipated Strongest storm Total depressions Total storms Hurricanes Major hurricanes Total damages Total fatalities The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season was below average, with only 8 named storms forming; however this season contained two category 5 hurricanes. This season was initially predicted to be near average to slightly above average despite a Moderate El Nino Event in the Eastern Pacific; however this season was found to be extremely inactive, with only 8 out of the 9 tropical depressions being named.