First storm formed Last storm dissipated Strongest storm Total depressions Total storms Hurricanes Major hurricanes Total damages Total fatalities The 1926 Atlantic hurricane season was extremely active, hosting 22 named storms. The season began officially on June 1, and ended officially on November 30, a time of yea the traditionally favours tropical cyclone development in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. The first storm of the season developed on June 29, before becoming a minimal hurricane as it hit Cuba at peak intensity in early July. One more storm formed in July, which peaked at category 3. In August, several storms formed, of which 4 all peaked as major hurricanes. In September, several more storms